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Historic Centre of Arequipa

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Location
  
Peru

Criteria
  
i, iv

UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription
  
2000

Type
  
Cultural

Reference
  
1016

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UNESCO region
  
Latin America and the Caribbean

Hotels
  
Hotel San Agustin Posada Del Monasterio Arequipa

Restaurants
  
Zig Zag Restaurant, Chicha, Polleria Pio Pio, Pura Fruta, Crepisimo

Similar
  
Museo Santuarios Andinos, Santa Catalina Monastery, Molino de Sabandía, Plaza de Armas Arequipa, Misti

In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site, stating the following:

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Map of Historical Center, Arequipa, Peru

"The historical center of Arequipa is an example of ornamented architecture, represents a masterpiece of the creative coalition of European and native characteristics. A colonial town challenged by the conditions of nature, the indigenous influences, the conquest process and evangelism as well as for a spectacular natural scenario."

Description

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.

References

Historic Centre of Arequipa Wikipedia
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