While the hours away in Lima’s lovely old town square, which is home to the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace and an iconic statue of the city’s Spanish founder.

This grand historic square, rich in green space and lined with elegant buildings, is centred on a fine statue of the liberator of Peru on horseback.

Wander down one of the city’s most historic boulevards to get a sense of the local culture and see the churches and plazas that surround it.

In the historic heart of Lima, you will find this elegant monastery complex, which is also home to a convent, two churches and a library.

The official residence of the Peruvian president is housed within this impressive colonial building, which is also a functioning meeting place for government.

This immense colonial basilica was designed by Francisco Pizarro, the infamous Spanish conquistador that founded the city of Lima.