Plaza Mayor de Lima

Plaza Mayor of Lima
LocationLima, Peru
Built1535
Official namePlaza Mayor de Lima
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1991
Part ofHistoric Centre of Lima
Reference no.500
Plaza Mayor de Lima is located in Lima
Plaza Mayor de Lima
Location of Plaza Mayor of Lima in Lima

The Plaza Mayor de Lima, or Plaza de Armas de Lima, is considered one of the birthplaces[1] of the city of Lima, as well as the core of the city. Located in the Historic Centre of Lima, it is surrounded by the Government Palace, Lima Metropolitan Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palacio de la Unión.[2]