Historic Centre of Lima
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Located principally in the city centre or Cercado de Lima and Rímac areas, the Historic Centre of Lima is among the most important tourist destinations in Peru.
World Heritage Site in Peru
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Cathedral of Lima located in the main square of the historic center | |
| Location | Lima, Peru |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
| Reference | 500bis |
| Inscription | 1988 (12th Session) |
| Extensions | 1991 |
| Area | 259.36 ha (640.9 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 766.7 ha (1,895 acres) |
| Coordinates | 12°3′5″S 77°2′35″W |
  Location of Historic Centre of Lima in Peru | |