Sunday 25 October 2015

Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa

Who visited recently Peru was Miguel and he sent me this wonderful postcard from Arequipa

Arequipa - Plaza de Armas

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. - in: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1016

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