Peru Lima through time

EU: katedral, fotografi, photograph (1904) 1904 Lima's cathedral, Peru, photographed in 1904. Construction began soon after the city's founding by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, though the building has been rebuilt repeatedly following earthquake damage over the centuries.

EU: katedral, fotografi, photograph (1904) 1904 Another 1904 view of Lima Cathedral, Peru, which stands on the Plaza Mayor at the historic heart of the Spanish colonial capital, rebuilt several times after earthquakes.

Catedral Metropolitana de Lima 1970 The Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima, Peru, photographed in 1970. Standing on the city's main square since shortly after its Spanish colonial founding, the cathedral has been rebuilt more than once following earthquake damage.

Cathedral of Lima, Peru 2007 The Cathedral of Lima, facing the city's Plaza Mayor, was begun in the 16th century after the Spanish founding of the city and remains the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima.

Plaza de Armas - Lima, Perú 2007 Plaza de Armas, the founding square of Lima laid out in 1535, remains the ceremonial and historic center of the Peruvian capital, framed by the cathedral and the presidential palace.

Catedral en Plaza de Armas, Lima 2007 Lima Cathedral on the city's Plaza Mayor, photographed in 2007. Construction of the first church on this site began soon after Lima's founding in 1535, though the present building dates largely from later rebuilding after earthquake damage.

Peru Lima 2008 A street scene in Lima, Peru's capital, captured in 2008. Founded by Spanish colonizers in the sixteenth century, Lima's historic center retains a mix of colonial and modern architecture.

Lima - prezidentský palác Palacio del Gobierno, Plaza de Armas 2008 Photographed in 2008, this image shows the Government Palace on the Plaza de Armas in Lima, Peru, the seat of the Peruvian executive branch. The plaza has been the ceremonial and administrative center of Lima since the city's founding in 1535.

21 - Lima - Août 2008 One of a series of photographs taken in Lima, Peru, in August 2008, documenting the streets of the city's historic center.

22 - Lima - Août 2008 Another photograph from the same August 2008 series documenting the historic center of Lima, the capital of Peru.

Arcibiskupský palác - Plaza de Armas, Lima 2008 The Archbishop's Palace on Lima's Plaza Mayor, photographed in 2008. Rebuilt in the early 20th century in a colonial revival style, the palace is known for its elaborately carved wooden balconies overlooking the square.

La place d' Armes, Lima 2011 The Plaza de Armas in Lima, Peru, photographed in 2011. Founded in 1535 as the city's central square, it remains bordered by the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and other colonial-era buildings.

Plaza de Armas, 180º, Lima 2011 A wide panoramic view of Lima's Plaza de Armas, Peru, taken in 2011. The square has served as the ceremonial and administrative heart of the city since its founding by Spanish colonists.

Palacio municipa Plaza Mayor, Lima Pérou en 2011 The Municipal Palace fronting the Plaza Mayor in Lima, photographed in 2011. The square has served as the ceremonial and administrative heart of the Peruvian capital since the city's founding in 1535.

Cathedral de Lima en 2011 Lima Cathedral, on the city's Plaza Mayor, traces its origins to the sixteenth century though its present facade reflects later rebuilding following earthquakes. This exterior view was photographed in 2011.

Cathedral de Lima intérieur en 2011 An interior view of Lima Cathedral from 2011, showing the nave of the colonial-era church that stands on the city's Plaza Mayor and houses the remains of conquistador Francisco Pizarro.

Catedral de Lima Night 2012 Lima's cathedral on the Plaza Mayor traces its origins to the 16th century, though earthquakes have required it to be rebuilt several times since. This night photograph is from 2012.

Catedral de Lima, Peru 2014 The Cathedral of Lima, facing the city's Plaza Mayor, photographed in 2014. The cathedral traces its origins to the sixteenth century, not long after the Spanish founding of Lima.

Palácio do Governo do Peru, Lima - Peru 2014 The Government Palace of Peru in Lima, photographed in 2014. Known as the Palacio de Gobierno, it is the official residence and workplace of the President of Peru.

Palácio do Governo, Lima - Peru 2014 The Government Palace of Peru in Lima, seat of the country's executive branch, photographed in 2014.

Catedral de Lima, Lima - Peru 2014 Lima's cathedral stands on the city's Plaza Mayor, the historic heart of the Peruvian capital laid out by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. First built in the sixteenth century and rebuilt after repeated earthquakes, the cathedral remains the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima.

Palácio do Arcebispo, Lima - Peru 2014 The Archbishop's Palace stands beside Lima's main square in the historic center of Peru's capital, a district first laid out by Spanish colonists in the 16th century.

Club de la Unión, Lima 2015 The Club de la Union building on Lima's Plaza Mayor, Peru, photographed in 2015. The private social club was founded in 1868 and its headquarters has long been a fixture of the historic center, reflecting the elite social life of the era.

00 1551 Peru - Cathedral of Lima 2015 The Cathedral of Lima on the city's Plaza Mayor, first begun in 1535 and rebuilt more than once after earthquake damage over the centuries.

Frontis de la Catedral de Lima 2016 The Cathedral of Lima stands on the city's Plaza Mayor, on the site chosen by the Spanish for Peru's colonial capital in 1535. This 2016 photograph shows its facade, rebuilt several times after earthquake damage over the centuries.

Basílica Catedral Metropolitana de Lima 2016 This 2016 photograph shows the Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima on the city's Plaza Mayor. Construction began in the 16th century, and the cathedral holds the remains of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro.

Plaza Mayor de Lima des de la Catedral 2017 Lima's Plaza Mayor viewed from the cathedral, photographed in 2017. The square has formed the ceremonial and administrative heart of the Peruvian capital since the city's founding in the sixteenth century, ringed by the cathedral, the government palace, and the city hall.

Catedral 2017 This 2017 photograph documents the Cathedral of Lima, seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima, built on the Plaza Mayor where the city was founded in 1535 and rebuilt multiple times after the earthquakes that have repeatedly struck the Peruvian capital.

Plaza mayor 2017 Lima's Plaza Mayor, the historic main square of Peru's capital, is pictured in 2017. Founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, the square remains the seat of the city's cathedral and government palace.

Bar Restaurant Cordano 2017 Bar Cordano is a long-established bar and restaurant in the historic center of Lima, near the Plaza Mayor, known for its old-fashioned wooden interior and decades as a gathering place for politicians and journalists.

Catedral 2017 The Cathedral of Lima faces the Plaza Mayor in the historic center of Peru's capital and was built on the site of the city's first church, founded shortly after the Spanish founding of Lima in 1535. This 2017 photograph shows a detail of the cathedral, whose current structure reflects centuries of rebuilding after earthquakes.

Balcony in Lima 2019 This 2019 photograph shows a wooden balcony typical of Lima's historic center, a style of enclosed carved balconies introduced during the Spanish colonial period and still found throughout the city.

Catedral de Lima, Peru 2019 The Cathedral of Lima stands on the city's Plaza Mayor, its origins dating to the 1530s though the present structure reflects rebuilding after colonial-era earthquakes. It remains the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima and holds the tomb of conquistador Francisco Pizarro.

Municipalidad de Lima 2021 Photographed in 2021, this image shows Lima's municipal building, seat of the city's local government facing the Plaza Mayor in the historic centre of the Peruvian capital.

Archbishop Palace and Cathedral in Lima, Peru 2022 The Archbishop's Palace and Cathedral in Lima, Peru, photographed in 2022. Facing the Plaza Mayor, the palace is known for its ornately carved wooden balconies and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima.

Palacio de gobierno peruano 2022 The Government Palace of Peru, seat of the presidency, occupies the site of Francisco Pizarro's original residence on Lima's Plaza Mayor, the same square where independence from Spain was proclaimed in 1821.

La Catedral de Lima 2022 Lima's cathedral, rebuilt several times after earthquakes since the city's founding in 1535, stands on the north side of the Plaza Mayor. This photograph is from 2022.

Historic Center of Lima 2023 A scene from the historic center of Lima, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 for its dense collection of colonial-era churches, palaces, and houses built after the Spanish founded the city in 1535. Photographed in 2023.

Palacio de Gobierno con banderas peruanas por fiestas patrias 2023 Peruvian flags hang from the Government Palace in Lima, a display associated with Fiestas Patrias, the national holiday held each July to mark Peru's 1821 declaration of independence from Spain. Photographed in 2023.

Palacio Arzobispal de Lima 01 2023 The Archbishop's Palace stands beside Lima Cathedral on the city's Plaza Mayor, seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima, established in the 16th century following the Spanish founding of the city. Photographed in 2023.

Iglesia del Sagrario de Lima 01 2023 The Church of the Sagrario sits within Lima's historic center, one of the colonial-era religious buildings that make up the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed core, established after the Spanish founded Lima in 1535. Photographed in 2023.

Historic Center of Lima 2023 Another scene from Lima's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988 recognized for its colonial-era architecture built after the Spanish founding of the city in 1535. Photographed in 2023.

Palacio Arzobispal de Lima 02 2023 A further view of the Archbishop's Palace, which stands beside Lima Cathedral on the Plaza Mayor and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima, one of the oldest in the Americas. Photographed in 2023.

Palacio de Gobierno del Perú 15 2023 The Government Palace of Peru, popularly known as the Casa de Pizarro, occupies the north side of Lima's Plaza Mayor and serves as the seat of the country's executive branch. Photographed in 2023.

Lima’s Historic Center 2023 Lima's historic center in 2023, part of the area designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its concentration of colonial and republican-era architecture.

Palacio de Gobierno del Perú 17 2023 Peru's Government Palace on Lima's Plaza Mayor, seen in 2023. The building has long served as the seat of the country's executive power, standing on the site once occupied by Francisco Pizarro's residence.

Iglesia del Sagrario de Lima 02 2023 The Church of El Sagrario in Lima, adjoining the city's cathedral on the Plaza Mayor, photographed in 2023. Originally a colonial-era parish chapel, it stands within the historic center recognized by UNESCO.

Iglesia del Sagrario de Lima 04 2023 The Iglesia del Sagrario adjoins Lima's cathedral on the Plaza Mayor, part of the colonial-era religious architecture at the heart of Peru's capital. Photographed in 2023.

Palacio Arzobispal de Lima 03 2023 The Archbishop's Palace of Lima, known for its ornate wooden balconies, stands on the Plaza Mayor beside the cathedral in the Peruvian capital's historic center. This photograph was taken in 2023.

Casa del Oidor en Lima 09 2024 Casa del Oidor, a heritage building in Lima, Peru, is shown in this 2024 photograph. The house takes its name from the colonial-era office of oidor, a judge on Spain's Audiencia courts, reflecting Lima's role as a seat of Spanish colonial administration.

Casa del Oidor en Lima 15 2024 The Casa del Oidor, a colonial-era house facing Lima's historic Plaza Mayor in Peru. The square has stood at the heart of the city since its founding by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Photographed in 2024.

Jirón Junín en Lima 04 2024 Jirón Junín, a street running through the historic center of Lima, Peru, an area of colonial-era architecture that forms part of the UNESCO-listed historic center of the Peruvian capital. Pictured in 2024.