Peru & Bolivia
Photo Gallery 21:
Arequipa, Peru (1)
Photos by Adam Jones
Arequipa is often reckoned Peru's second-largest city, with the
immense volcano El Misti (5,822 metres) towering over it.
I.
II.
Note, in this photo, the Inca motif in the figure immediately above
the main window (see detail below). This was a feature of many Arequipa churches,
which I have not seen elsewhere. Also note the earthquake damage visible at the
bottom right of the window.
Detail of above photo
III.
Façade of La Compañia church
The terms "Catholic church" and "inspired elegance" don't usually go together,
but I found
Arequipa's places of worship -- at least their exteriors -- to be an exception.
IV.
In the Plaza de Armas (1)
V.
In the Plaza de Armas (2)
VI.
Lunchtime at a local eatery
VII.
Arequipa kids
VIII.
Dusk in Yanahuara municipality
Now an inner suburb of Arequipa.
