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Lima of today is a result of the infusion of many cultures and traditions over a long period of time. Very advanced cultures had settled in this area long before the Spaniards arrived. The Spanish colonists brought with them their own culture, traditions and language, thereby adding to this legendary cultural legacy. The population is multiethnic but the main spoken language is Spanish. Many Spanish schools in Peru have been established to promote it. The diversity in culture interests many; it is simply awe-inspiring to see so many cultures coexisting together to form a wide range of expressions in the fields of Art, Literature and Music. A few places worth visiting are: 1. Plaza de Armas, also known as Plaza Mayor This is the center of Lima's Historical area, like a city center. It hosts The Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, Palacio Nacional and many other important buildings here. When Lima was founded in 1535, this was the very exact location where the foundation for the new city was laid. A few Spanish schools in Peru are located in this Plaza. 2. Iglesia and Museo de San Francisco The San Francesco Monastary, famous for catacombs that hold the remains of thousands of people. The library also contains antique documents, in thousands of numbers. 3. Catedral de Lima The Cathedral was originally built in the year 1555. However it was destroyed several times by natural causes -mostly earthquakes, and has been rebuilt quite a few times. The famous Spanish conqueror, Francisco Pizarro, rests here in his eternal abode. 4. Palacio de Torre Tagle These beautiful balconies were built by Don Bernadine Jose at the end of the 17th Century. This building now houses the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 5. Museo Oro del Peru - Gold Museum This museum is located in the Moterrico suburb and houses a great collection of armaments from medieval to modern times. Besides this, a gold collection is also open to tourists, however no labels in English are present – yet another reason to learn Spanish in Peru. 6. Changing of the Guard at the Palacio del Gobierno Colorful uniforms, hats and high kicking goosesteps - this event happens daily at the Government House, the Peruvian equivalent of the White House. Dating back to 1926, this building is the official residence of the President of Peru. There are many more places to see and explore, but the places in the above list have a historical significance and must be on the top of your list of places to visit.
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