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Dance Troupe on Plaza de Armas
This broad open space is the social center of a city of 8.2 million.
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Lima Cathedral
Dominating the Plaza is the Cathedral, for which Pizzaro laid the...
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Archbishop's Palace
Next to the Cathedral is the home of the leader of the religious community.
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A Group of Nuns
More than 75% of Peruvians are Roman Catholic.
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Entrance to San Francisco Monastery
The monastery church down the street from the Cathedral was completed in 1635.
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Perches
The monastery facade affords resting places for hordes of Lima's Pigeons.
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Buildings Old and New
On the periphery of the traditional Plaza new structures have risen.
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Fountain
This attractive spot is located off a corner of the Plaza.
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Kiosk
Journalism appears to be thriving in Peru.
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Philatelic Exhibit
A variety of relics and artwork can be found in buildings around the Plaza.
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Desamparados Train Station
This old building now has been retrofitted into a national cultural center.
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Side Street
Off the Plaze one finds a mixture of old houses, hotels, and office buildings.
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Santa Domingo Monastery Courtyard
Shielded from the city bustle, it offers a place of solace.
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Policeman in Riot Gear
Omnipresent on the Plaza de Armas are officers maintaining security.
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Water Cannon
One can alwaya find one of these near the presidential palace.
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Medical Center
A number of important facilities are located outside the Plaza.
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Museum of Italian Art
Lima's Italian community donated this excellent museum to the city.
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San Isidro Apartments
Although the Plaza is Lima's social center, San Isidro is its financial...
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San Isidro Traffic
Streets are crowded in this affluent suburb.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken Outlet
Among familiar international sites in San Isidro is Col. Saunders.
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Pre-Inca Pyramid
In driving through San Isidro one is bound to pass this ancient structure.
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Casa Garcia Alvarado in Miraflores
In this upscale suburb this century-old house often is host to tourists.
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Well
The Casa Garcia Alvarado features this well in its garden.
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Park in Miraflores
The city has beautifully maintained open spaces.
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Pacific Ocean
Miraflores fronts on the Pacific, with picturesque beaches.
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Parc d'Amor Statue
It's hard not to notice this artwork overlooking the Pacific.
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Callao Docks
Further along the Pacific shore is the port suburb of Callao.
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Apartment Blocks in Callao
Callao presents a variety of housing, with many modern units like this.
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Callao Parkway
Many neighborhoods have attractive open spaces.
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Strip Mall
Along thoroughfares are blocks where ground level shops have apartments above.
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Derelict Housing
Some neighborhoods are blighted.
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Shopping District
Wong's Supermarket reflects Peru's significant oriental population...
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Callao Welcome Sign
A statue welcomes visitors to the "City of Fishermen"
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