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Lima UNESCO world heritage sites

Barefoot Mall at Jiron Atahualpa 181
The Alameda de los Descalzos was constructed in 1611 by Viceroy Juan de Mendoza y Luna, Marquis of Montesclaros.

Water Walk at Paseo De Aguas 3
The Paseo de Aguas was constructed in 1770 by Viceroy Manuel de Amat y Juniet to win over his lover, the actress Micaela Villegas, better known as La Perricholi.

Acho bullring at Maranon y Hualgayoc Cuadra 3
The Plaza de Toros de Acho is the premier bullring in Lima, Peru. Located beside the historical center of the Rimac District, the plaza is classified as a national historic monument. It is the oldest bullring in the Americas and the second-oldest in the world after La Maestranza in Spain (not counting the Roman Empire-era Arles Amphitheatre in France).

Trujillo Bridge on Via Expresa Linea Amarilla
The bridge gets its name from the stone masonry mortar which was believed to have been mixed with egg whites from sea birds to improve its consistency.

Basilica and Convent of San Francisco at Jiron Lampa y Ancash
The church is noted for its architecture, a high example of Spanish Baroque. Its granite carved portal would later influence those on other churches, including the Church of Merced. The vaults of the central and two side naves are painted in mudejar style: a mix of Moorish and Spanish designs. The main altar is totally made from wood. The halls of the head cloister are inlaid with Sevillian glazed tiles dating from the 1620s. The complex is made of the temple, the convent and two other churches, 'La Soledad' and 'El Milagro'.

Cathedral of Lima on Jiron Carabaya
Construction began in 1535, and the building has undergone many reconstructions and transformations since. It retains its colonial structure and facade.

Church of the Tabernacle on Jiron Carabaya
Formerly this space was a Chapter House, where the famous Limenses Councils took place. The layout of the temple is attributed to the Dominican architect Diego Maroto. The temple is constituted by a single ship covered by a vault of running canyon that finishes in a small cupola, supported on pendentives.

Archbishop's Palace on Jiron Carabaya
The fassade is made up of baroque elements, completely made of reintegrated rock; ornate cedar balconies are located over the main doors, and the palace is finished by a granite sculpture of Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo the patron protector of the Archdiocese. The palace also consists of two flagpoles, one for the Peruvian flag and another for flag of the Vatican. The interior is completely ornated and is home to a sculpture of Santa Barbara the patron of Cuba. The ceiling is illuminated by famous French stained glass windows allowing the entry of light. The interior also contains marble staircases with wooden handrails which allow access to the second story.

Santo Domingo Convent at Jiron Camana 170
At every corner of this cloister there is a reredos with biblical representations. The roofs of these galleries are of oak from Panama, carved in Mudéjar style.