UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru |
Criteria | Cultural: (i), (iv) |
Reference | 1016 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Area | 166.52 ha (411.5 acres) |
Buffer zone | 165.47 ha (408.9 acres) |
Coordinates | 16°24′S 71°32′W / 16.400°S 71.533°W |
In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site, stating the following:
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.