If you have a craving for something exotic and unusual at least once in your life, visit the city of Lima in South America. The sights of this city make even the most inveterate critics admire.
Lima, the capital of Peru, is located on the Pacific coast of South America. The first mention of the city dates back to 1535. The city was founded by colonists from Spain. In 1988, the capital of Peru was declared a World Heritage Site.
Climatic conditions
The city of Lima is characterized by rather warm weather, although sunny days are not often issued here. Basically, there is always fog over the city. The maximum temperature in the season is 27 degrees, however, it is quite difficult to tolerate due to the complete absence of precipitation. This phenomenon is determined by the influence of the cold oceanic Humboldt Current, which comes from Antarctica. The relative humidity is 100%.
Attractions of the capital of Peru
Lima is a very beautiful city, however, all its sights can be easily explored in a couple of days.
Plaza de Armas
At the time of the Spanish colonies, a powder warehouse was located on the site of a beautiful square, so for a long time the square was called the "Armory". Plaza de Armas has a huge number of monuments, thanks to which you can learn the history of Peru and South America as a whole. Of the historical buildings, only a bronze fountain has survived to this day.
At the moment, the square is the center of the city of Lima.
Archbishop's Palace
The architectural structure is located in the Plaza de Armas. The construction of the magnificent building began in 1535, however, it has not survived to our times. The building was restored and the opening of the palace took place in 1924. At the moment, the palace has become the residence of Archbishop Luis Kypriyani. The building combines Gothic and Baroque elements. The facade of the architectural work is made of solid stone and framed by elements of cedar. The marble staircase leading to the second floor amazes with its beauty, and the French stained-glass windows along the entire perimeter of the building. The main relic kept by the archbishop's palace is the skull of St. Toribio de Mogrovejo.
Cathedral
The cathedral is striking in its size and grandeur. The building has three naves and 13 chapels. The architecture of the temple is made in the neoclassical style. The temple houses the remains of Francisco Pissaro, who is the founder of the capital of Peru.
Fountain Park "Magic Water Cycle"
Perhaps, the park of fountains is one of the main attractions of the city. In the evening, light shows with musical animation and colorful lighting are held here. The construction of the fountains cost the Peruvian government more than $ 13 million. Each year, the fountain show is attended by about two million tourists from all over the world. The park includes more than 50 fountains, 13 of which are equipped with interactive technologies. The main fountain is "Fantasy". The jet of the unique structure reaches 80 meters in height. The fountain complex is located in the largest park in the city - De la Reserva.
