Historic Centre of Lima

World Heritage

Peru

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Despite severe damage from earthquakes, the "City of Kings" remained the capital and most important city of the Spanish dominions in South America until the mid-18th century. Many of its buildings, such as the Convent of San Francisco (the sculptures are the result of collaboration between local artisans and those from the Old World.

# 18th century

# Convent of San Francesco