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History in Lima

Lima, Peru's capital, holds layers of history stretching from pre-Columbian times to the modern era. The Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, the Cathedral of Lima, and the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced are prominent remnants of the colonial period. The Congreso de la República and Desamparados station speak to the republican age, while military heritage is represented by the BAP Abtao, a Blériot XI, a Cessna A-37-B Dragonfly, and a Dassault Mirage 5. The deity Dios Pachacámac connects the city to pre-Columbian cultures, and Edwin Vásquez Cam reflects Lima's place in Olympic history.

10 places · Lima, Peru · Editorially curated