Historic Centre of Arequipa

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, iv
Reference	1016
UNESCO region	Latin America and the Caribbean
Inscription history
Inscription	2000 (24th Session)

In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site, stating the following:

"The historical center of Arequipa is an example of ornamented architecture, represents a masterpiece of the creative coalition of European and native characteristics. A colonial town challenged by the conditions of nature, the indigenous influences, the conquest process and evangelism as well as for a spectacular natural scenario."

Description

The historic centre of Arequipa, built in volcanic sillar rock, represents an integration of European and native building techniques and characteristics, expressed in the admirable work of colonial masters and Criollo and Indian masons. This combination of influences is illustrated by the city's robust walls, archways and vaults, courtyards and open spaces, and the intricate Baroque decoration of its facades.

World Heritage Sites in Peru
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone Chavín Archaeological Site City of Cuzco Historic Centre of Lima Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Huascarán National Park Manú National Park Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Pampas de Jumana Rio Abiseo National Park Sacred City of Caral-Supe

Coordinates: 16°24′S 71°32′W / 16.400°S 71.533°W / -16.400; -71.533