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= The Historic Centre of Lima =

The Historic Centre of Lima, or Ciudad de los Reyes( City of Kings), was the capital and most important city in South America during the colonial rule of the Spanish. It was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. The centre is mainly churches and palaces that are dated back to the 16th century. Buildings are mixed with culture from locals and from the old world.

There are many historic buildings in the centre including: The Church & Convent of San Francisco, Plaza Bolivar, The Balconies of Lima, San Pedro Church, La Plaza de Armas, The Presidential Palace, The Cathedral of Lima, and The Church & Convent of Santo Domingo. This was the center of everything back when the spanish had control of the area. The buildings were where important government decisions were and still are made. The city shows the diversity throughout the years of the culture and how the spanish influenced it.

Today, many of the buildings are no longer in use. It is one of the main tourist attractions of Lima. Tickets are sold and it is more of a large museum for a sight into religious life and culture during the colonial rule of the Spanish.

By: Lydia Reed