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Lima Collection (#5)

Discover the vibrant city of Lima, where history and culture intertwine seamlessly. St Rosa De Lima, the patron saint of Peru, watches over this bustling metropolis

Background imageLima Collection: Lima (engraving)

Lima (engraving)
3655009 Lima (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lima. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

Background imageLima Collection: Giron de la Union - Lima, Peru

Giron de la Union - Lima, Peru. circa 1910s

Background imageLima Collection: San Martin Square and Monument, Lima, Peru

San Martin Square and Monument, Lima, Peru. circa 1930s

Background imageLima Collection: Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace) - Lima, Peru

Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace) - Lima, Peru circa 1909

Background imageLima Collection: Calle Divoriciadas, LIma, Peru

Calle Divoriciadas, LIma, Peru circa 1910

Background imageLima Collection: Lima, Peru - Paseo 9 de Diciembre

Lima, Peru - Paseo 9 de Diciembre. circa 1910

Background imageLima Collection: On the Amazon River c. 1825

On the Amazon River c. 1825
Passage on the River Amazon - journeying by boat between Lima and Paraguay. Date: c1825

Background imageLima Collection: ©EyeUbiquitous_20047450

©EyeUbiquitous_20047450
PERU, Lima Traditional May 1st Festival with effigy of Virgen de Chapi being carried above the crowds

Background imageLima Collection: 20083982

20083982
PERU Lima Portales de los Botoneros Plaza de Armas Plaza Mayor. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Portales Los Botoneros Plaza

Background imageLima Collection: The Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral of Lima, Peru, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

The Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral of Lima, Peru, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral of Lima, Peru, c1930s. Work on Roman Catholic Lima Cathedral on the Plaza Mayor was a Spanish colonial project completed in 1649

Background imageLima Collection: Huaca Huallamarca San Isidro, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo

Huaca Huallamarca San Isidro, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Huaca Huallamarca, adobe pyramid, possibly from Quechua wak a, a local god of protection, a sacred object or place / sacred Walla a people, marka village

Background imageLima Collection: Huaca Pucllana Miraflores, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo

Huaca Pucllana Miraflores, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Ancient people of Huaca Pucllana or Huaca Juliana. Recreation of builders and contruction workers, it is a great adobe and clay pyramid located in the Miraflores district of central Lima, Peru

Background imageLima Collection: Santo Domingo Convent Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo

Santo Domingo Convent Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Interior Patio with fountain in the Minor Basilica and Maximus Convent of Nuestra Senora del Rosario, popularly known as that of Santo Domingo, located in the city of Lima, Lima Region

Background imageLima Collection: Holy Week Surco Flower Carpet, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo

Holy Week Surco Flower Carpet, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Flower Carpet for the Holy Week Procession, District of Surco, Lima Peru. It is a religious traditional celebration depicting religious themes related to Jesus Christ Passion and Death

Background imageLima Collection: Pedro de Araujo Lima (1793-1870), Marquis of Olinda, lithography, 1857

Pedro de Araujo Lima (1793-1870), Marquis of Olinda, lithography, 1857

Background imageLima Collection: Map of the Pacific coast along the present nations of Ecuador and Peru, with villages of Quito

Map of the Pacific coast along the present nations of Ecuador and Peru, with villages of Quito, Cajamarca, Cuzco and Lima, detail of a map of the Atlas

Background imageLima Collection: A poster featuring nine different doors of interest shot throught Portugal

A poster featuring nine different doors of interest shot throught Portugal

Background imageLima Collection: Gold Llama

Gold Llama. Found in the Collection of Museo Oro del Peru, Lima

Background imageLima Collection: Lima, c1880. Artist: W. P

Lima, c1880. Artist: W. P
Lima, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Background imageLima Collection: Drake Attacking the Spanish Treasure Ship, c1578, (c1880)

Drake Attacking the Spanish Treasure Ship, c1578, (c1880). Sir Francis Drake (c1540- 27 January 1596) was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era

Background imageLima Collection: The first English ship in the Pacific: Sir Francis Drakes Golden Hind at Lima, 1579 (1908)

The first English ship in the Pacific: Sir Francis Drakes Golden Hind at Lima, 1579 (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Background imageLima Collection: View of the city of Lima, the capital of Peru, from the River Rimac, c1875

View of the city of Lima, the capital of Peru, from the River Rimac, c1875

Background imageLima Collection: Simon Bolivar monument, Lima, Peru, early 20th century

Simon Bolivar monument, Lima, Peru, early 20th century. Bolivar (1783-1830) is known as the Liberator of South America from Spanish rule

Background imageLima Collection: Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru, early 20th century

Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru, early 20th century. The Plaza de Armas is the main square at the heart of the Peruvian capital. The towers of the cathedral can be seen in the background

Background imageLima Collection: The Palacio de Gobierno, Lima, Peru, early 20th century. Artist: EE Barros

The Palacio de Gobierno, Lima, Peru, early 20th century. Artist: EE Barros
The Palacio de Gobierno, Lima, Peru, early 20th century

Background imageLima Collection: Santo Domingo Church and Monastery, Lima, Peru, early 20th century

Santo Domingo Church and Monastery, Lima, Peru, early 20th century

Background imageLima Collection: The Main Entrance to the Exhibition, Lima, Peru, c1900s

The Main Entrance to the Exhibition, Lima, Peru, c1900s. Publishhed by Luis Sablich (Callao)

Background imageLima Collection: Larcomar Shopping Center at sunset, Miraflores District, Lima, Peru

Larcomar Shopping Center at sunset, Miraflores District, Lima, Peru

Background imageLima Collection: in Plaza San Martin, Lima, Peru

in Plaza San Martin, Lima, Peru

Background imageLima Collection: Novel sunshade in Plaza San Martin, Lima, Peru

Novel sunshade in Plaza San Martin, Lima, Peru

Background imageLima Collection: Chimu? culture. Tumi. Sacrificial ceremonial axe made of gol

Chimu? culture. Tumi. Sacrificial ceremonial axe made of gold. It represents the god Maymlap. 11th-15th century. National Museum of Peru. Lima

Background imageLima Collection: St Rose of Lima by Aubrey Beardsley

St Rose of Lima by Aubrey Beardsley
SAINT ROSA DI LIMA (1586 - 1617) in ecstasy. Date: 1896

Background imageLima Collection: Warrior. Inca art. Relief. PERU. Lima. National

Warrior. Inca art. Relief. PERU. Lima. National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History

Background imageLima Collection: Puente de Piedra (Stone Bridge) over Rio Rimac, Lima, Peru

Puente de Piedra (Stone Bridge) over Rio Rimac, Lima, Peru
Puente de Piedra (Stone Bridge) over the Rio Rimac, Lima, Peru (see: 10956914 for the view from the other side of the river!). Date: circa 1903

Background imageLima Collection: Erotic sculpture, Moche Epoch

Erotic sculpture, Moche Epoch
Erotic sculpture from the Moche Epoch (100 AD-800 AD). This sculpture depicts anal intercourse between a man and a woman in ventral position

Background imageLima Collection: Puente de Piedra (The Bridge of Stone), Lima, Peru, South America, seen here in the 19th century

Puente de Piedra (The Bridge of Stone), Lima, Peru, South America, seen here in the 19th century. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

Background imageLima Collection: The Spanish ironclad frigate Numancia in the port of Callao, Lima, Peru in 1865

The Spanish ironclad frigate Numancia in the port of Callao, Lima, Peru in 1865. This was the first ironclad to circumnavigate the earth. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageLima Collection: The facade of The Basilica Cathedral of Lima, aka Lima Cathedral, Lima, Peru

The facade of The Basilica Cathedral of Lima, aka Lima Cathedral, Lima, Peru, seen here in the late 19th century. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892

Background imageLima Collection: Interior of Cathedral of Lima in Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru

Interior of Cathedral of Lima in Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru

Background imageLima Collection: BartolomA Esteban Murillo St Rosa Lima Holy Rosa

BartolomA Esteban Murillo St Rosa Lima Holy Rosa
After Bartolome Esteban Murillo, St Rosa of Lima, Holy Rosa from Lima, painting, oil on canvas, Height, 93 cm (36.6 inches), Width, 76 cm (29.9 inches)

Background imageLima Collection: Mystic Marriage St Rose Lima mystical marriage

Mystic Marriage St Rose Lima mystical marriage
The Mystic Marriage of St Rose of Lima, The mystical marriage of St. Rosa da Lima, formerly interpreted as the mystical marriage of St. Catherine




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Discover the vibrant city of Lima, where history and culture intertwine seamlessly. St Rosa De Lima, the patron saint of Peru, watches over this bustling metropolis. As you stroll through the Plaza de Armas, your eyes are drawn to the magnificent Cathedral Of Lima, a 16th-century masterpiece that stands proudly in Plaza Mayor. UNESCO has recognized its significance as a symbol of Peru's rich heritage. In Barranco, San Francisco church welcomes visitors with its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere. The district's charm extends to the coast of Miraflores District, where you can witness breathtaking views along Costa Verde. The Pacific Cliffs offer an awe-inspiring backdrop for those exploring the Pan-American Highway. But our journey doesn't end here; we take a detour to Italy's Bagni di Lucca on the Lima River in Tuscany. Harry Fenn's wood engraving captures the beauty of Devil's Bridge perfectly—a testament to how rivers connect cultures across continents. Back in Peru, Plaza de la Inquisicion invites you to delve into dark chapters of history while admiring colonial architecture, and is impossible not to mention Francisco Pizarro—the Spanish conquistador who forever shaped Lima's destiny—his legacy still resonates throughout every corner. After immersing yourself in history and exploration, it is time for some indulgence at Museo del Pisco Bar. Treat yourself to a refreshing Pisco Sour cocktail—an iconic Peruvian drink that embodies both tradition and innovation. Before bidding farewell to this enchanting city, make sure to visit Convento de Santo Domingo—a place steeped in spirituality and adorned with intricate artwork that tells tales from centuries past. Lima beckons travelers with its diverse offerings: from ancient cathedrals and historic landmarks like St Rosa De Lima Fountain or Cathedral 1891; natural wonders such as Pacific Cliffs or Costa Verde; cultural gems like Plaza de la Inquisicion or Convento de Santo Domingo.