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Full front view of the Cathedral of Lima with its two towers, palm trees, and crowds of visitors in the central square of the historic center
Plaza Mayor de Lima

Plaza Mayor de Lima, also known as Plaza de Armas, is the historic heart of Peru’s capital city. Located in the center of Lima’s old town, this iconic square dates back to the city’s founding by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. The plaza is surrounded by some of Lima’s most significant colonial-era buildings, including the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno), the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Municipal Palace. With its symmetrical layout, tall palm trees, and a grand central fountain made of bronze, the plaza offers a striking blend of architectural elegance and open public space.

Plaza Mayor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains a focal point of civic and religious celebrations in Lima. The square bustles daily with tourists and locals enjoying the architecture, and cultural atmosphere. The ceremonial Changing of the Guard at the Government Palace is a popular attraction, while the nearby cathedral houses the tomb of Francisco Pizarro.

Tourists and locals gather in the historic Plaza Mayor of Lima, featuring colonial facades, palm trees, and scenic views of the presidential palace
Wide-angle image of the Cathedral of Lima and surrounding historic buildings, framed by palm trees and people enjoying the green plaza
The Government Palace of Peru as seen from Plaza Mayor, with manicured gardens, historic lamp posts, and visitors enjoying the scene
Panoramic shot of the Plaza Mayor in Lima, highlighting the palm-lined square and the Government Palace surrounded by people and gardens
View of Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru, with colonial architecture, palm trees, and people walking along the broad avenue in front of the Government Palace and the Cathedral of Lima
View of Lima’s Plaza Mayor with palm trees, lush gardens, and the ornate Government Palace in the background
Close-up of the ornate bronze fountain in the center of Plaza Mayor de Lima, surrounded by palm trees and colonial-era buildings

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