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LA CIUDAD BLANCA DE AREQUIPA

AREQUIPA THE WHITE CITY

Arequipa es bien conocida por sus construcciones


hechas en sillar ,una roca volcnica de color blanco , que
da a la ciudad su apodo de " la ciudad blanca" , fue
fundada el 15 de agosto de 1540 ,tambin es conocida
como la ciudad del " eterno cielo azul " por su clima
extraordinario, seco y limpio.
Arequipa se sita en el corazn del sur del Per con una
poblacin aproximada que sobrepasa el milln
de
habitantes, se sita a unos 2325 metros sobre el nivel
del mar. Es considerada la segunda ciudad ms
importante del Per, es un lugar pintoresco que combina
la belleza de su verde campia con la imponente
presencia de volcanes y nevados. Los ms importantes
son: el Misti, el Chachani, el Pichu Pichu.

La plaza de armas es uno de los principales espacios


pblicos de Arequipa y el lugar de fundacin de la ciudad,
es considerada la ms hermosa del pas .Est ubicada
en el Centro Histrico de Arequipa, a su alrededor esta
La Catedral de Arequipa construida en sillar, con bvedas
de ladrillo; es la iglesia principal de la ciudad que ocupa
todo el lado norte de la Plaza de Armas. Exhibe un estilo
neo renacentista con cierta influencia gtica. Su fachada
est constituida por setenta columnas con capiteles
corintios

Arequipa is well known for its constructions made of


ashlar, a volcanic rock of white, which gives the city its
nickname "the white city" was founded on August 15,
1540, also known as the city of "eternal blue sky "for its
extraordinary clean, dry weather.

Arequipa is located in the heart of southern Peru with a


population of over one million inhabitants, is located
about 2325 meters above sea level. Is considered the
second most important city of Peru, it is a picturesque
place that combines the beauty of its green countryside
with the overwhelming presence of volcanoes and
glaciers. The most important are: Misti, Chachani, Pichu
Pichu.

The parade is one of the main public areas of Arequipa


and place of foundation of the city, it is considered the
most beautiful in the country .It is located in the historic
center of Arequipa, around the Cathedral of Arequipa built
in ashlar , with brick vaults; It is the main church of the
city that occupies the entire north of the Plaza de Armas
side. Exhibits a Renaissance style with some neo gothic
influence. Its facade is composed of seventy columns
with Corinthian capitals

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