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Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located
in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, on a desert coast
overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a
contiguous urban area known as the Lima Metropolitan Area.
As the major point of entry to the country, Lima has developed an important
tourism industry, characterized by its historic center, archeological sites,
nightlife, museums, art galleries, festivals, and popular traditions. Lima is
home to an ample range of restaurants and bars where local as well as
international cuisine is served.
Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535,
as La Ciudad de los Reyes, or "The City of Kings." It became the capital and
most important city in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru.
The Historic Center of Lima, made up of the districts of Lima and Rimac, was
declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988 due to its importance during
the colonial era leaving a testimony to architectural achievement. Some examples
of this historical colonial architecture include the Monastery of San Francisco,
the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, Covenant of Santo Domingo, the Palace of Torre
Tagle, and much more.
Lima is known as the Gastronomical Capital of the Americas. A center of
immigration and the center of the Spanish Viceroyalty, Lima has incorporated
unique dishes brought from the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors and many
waves of immigrants: African, European, Chinese, and Japanese ...... More >>>>
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