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Church of San Pedro

church, Lima, Peru
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The Church of San Pedro is a significant example of Baroque-influenced architecture in colonial Lima, Peru. Founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the "City of the Kings," Lima became the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru.12

The city developed into a center of wealth and power, housing prestigious institutions like the University of San Marcos. While European architectural styles like the Renaissance and Mannerism influenced New World buildings, the Baroque style, characterized by complex geometries and decorative treatments, became prominent in churches across Latin America. The Church of San Pedro in Lima showcases this style, reflecting a blend of European artistic traditions with local craft and materials, contributing to a unique architectural heritage in the Americas.213

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  1. Lima - Pre-Columbian and colonial periods
  2. Lima - The people of Lima
  3. Latin American architecture - The Baroque in the New World
  4. Latin American architecture - Renaissance and Mannerist architecture in the New World

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