Soak in the history of Lima's original town square at Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor). When the city was founded in 1535, its design required a central plaza from which a grid system of streets could be constructed. Nearly 500 years later, the grand plaza remains at the heart of Lima life. Admire the landmark buildings lining the plaza, such as the government palace, the municipal palace, and the city's cathedral. Ask one of the English-speaking tourism assistants, who are stationed in the square, for any advice you might need. Put Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) and other Lima attractions into our Lima planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) reviews
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This is an attraction that you have to visit when you arrive in Peru, this square is the most important administrative, political, religious center of Peru, since it is surrounded by the cathedral... more »
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As we described in previous attractions, this main square is surrounded by colonial infrastructure, there are public and religious institutions such as the government palace, the cathedral of Lima... more »
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The enormous main plaza of Lima City. There are many famous points of interest around. Cathedral Lima, Government Palace of Peru, Municipal Palace, Cocoa Museum, and etc. Today I saw a huge Christmas tree in the middle of the plaza. It should be extremely safe as there are hundreds of policemen around. If you only have one day for this city, you should definitely start from this place.
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Definitely a cool place that you're going to want to visit. it wasn't anything absolutely special but I wish the next time I do go here I wish I could learn a bit more of the history. There are a lot of free tours that go to this area but unfortunatelyI didn't have the time and I know if I went on the Free tour I would think differently of this place but even without the tour it's still worth visiting
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