Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa World Heritage Site

Official name

Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa | UNESCO

Country

Peru | Map

Continent

South America

Location

Province of Arequipa
-16.4000° Lat, -71.5333° Lon | Map

Code

1016

Time Zone

America/Lima (-05, -0500)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 2000. The historic centre of Arequipa, built in volcanic sillar rock, represents an integration of European and native building techniques and characteristics, expressed in the admirable work of colonial masters and Criollo and Indian masons. This combination of influences is illustrated by the city's robust walls, archways and vaults, courtyards and open spaces, and the intricate Baroque decoration of its facades.