Centro Lima

Yesterday we went to Centro Lima. Lima's long history is very apparent in its colonial mansions and churches. We visited Plaza de Armas, also called Plaza Mayor.


[Plaza Mayor pics]

The Catedral de Lima can be seen here in the south-east side of the plaza.


[Catedral]

After taking a number of pics of the surroundings, we continued behind the catedral to the Monasterio de San Francisco. This colonial church is very well preserved. About 2 hundred pigeons litter the church grounds. Underneath the church, there is a big catacomb where approximately 70,000 Franciscans were laid to rest.


[Monasterio de San Francisco]


[Street Vendors]