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Teatro Colon
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The Historic Center of Lima is one of the most important tourist destinations in Peru, and is located principally in the downtown or Cercado de Lima and Rímac areas.
The city of Lima, capital of Peru, was founded by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535 with the name City of the Kings. Nevertheless, with time its original name persisted that comes from the aymara language, (lima-limaq or yellow flower) or from quechua rimaq, that is "talkative", by its river, the Rímac. In early maps of Peru it is possible to see the two names displayed jointly.
In 1988, UNESCO declared the historic center of Lima a World Heritage Site for its originality and high concentration of historic monuments constructed in the time of Spanish presence.
At the time of the Viceroyalty of Peru a work of art was created, a magnificence, a granditure and a legendary royal life.
The authority of the viceroy, like representative of the Spanish monarchy was particularly important, since its appointment supposed an important ascent and the successful culmination of a race in the colonial administration.
The entrances to Lima of the new viceroys were specially lavish. For the occasion, the streets were paved with silver bars from the doors of the city of Lima to the Palace of the Viceroy.
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Hello Assi
Greath shot andnice biulding
Well done
cheers,Braca
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