Historic Centre of Lima
Located principally in the city centre or Cercado de Lima and Rímac areas, the Historic Centre of Lima is among the most important tourist destinations in Peru.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Cathedral of Lima located in the main square of the historic center | |
| Location | Lima, Peru |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
| Reference | 500bis |
| Inscription | 1988 (12th Session) |
| Extensions | 1991 |
| Area | 259.36 ha (640.9 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 766.7 ha (1,895 acres) |
| Coordinates | 12°3′5″S 77°2′35″W |
Location of Historic Centre of Lima in Peru | |
On January 18, 2024, the city's 489th anniversary, president Dina Boluarte announced a "special regime" that targets the area in order to allow restoration and repair works to take place.
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