has highlighted the reopening of the Main Square in Downtown Lima, which will allow the enjoyment by Lima residents, as well as by domestic and foreign tourists who arrive in the capital of Peru.
Upon arrival in Lima, visitors can take a walk through the various museums, churches, and convents that the Peruvian capital has made available to visitors.
Walking the streets of Lima means admiring its
viceregal and republican past. However, there is a public space in this eye-catching city that has a story to tell: the
Main Square in Lima.
Being the architectural material asset, it received the Cultural Heritage Seal of Peru in 1972. Besides, in 1991, Unesco granted it the status of World Heritage Site.
Also known as Plaza Mayor, it has a pool in the center that dates back to times of Hispanic influence, which attracts the eyes of all visitors.
Many of the tourist routes usually start from this stunning space in the heart of Lima, located between the intersections of Junin, de la Union, Huallaga, and Carabaya Streets. Besides, it is the starting point when you initiate an adventure in Downtown Lima.
The buildings that surround the Main Square are: the Government Palace (to the north) and the Cathedral of Lima (to the east), which adorns the view of passers-by.
To the west, visitors can see the Municipal Palace —the main headquarters of Lima's Metropolitan Municipality. Finally, to the south, people come across the old Olaya passage.