Iglesia de La Compañía
If Arequipa’s cathedral seems too big, an interesting antidote (proving that small can be beautiful) is this diminutive Jesuit church on the southeast corner of the Plaza de Armas. The facade is an intricately carved masterpiece of the churrigueresque style (think baroque and then
Museo Municipal Wamachuko
This small museum houses pottery from the Huamachuco and other cultures.
Iglesia de Santa Ana
16th-century church.
Templo de Viracocha
The remains of a temple which was once one of the holiest shrines in the Inca empire.
Central Plaza
The plaza separates the ceremonial sector from the residential and industrial areas.
Bolognesi Monument
Monument to the Peruvian military hero Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes (1816-1880).
House of the High Priest
Little is known about these mysterious ruins, located opposite the Principal Temple.
Vilcashuamán
This former Inca stronghold was once considered the geographical center of the Inca empire.
Maras
This small town is the gateway to the impressively deep amphitheater-like terracing of Moray.
Museo Huacas de Moche
A long-time-coming permanent home for numerous objects excavated from Huacas del Sol y de la Luna.
Museo Regional
This tiny museum next to the university has archaeological pieces from around the region.
Mirador Luya Urco
A 10-minute stroll northwest along Salamanca brings you to this lookout with a city panorama.
Jardín Botanico
A private enterprise with a huge courtyard full of beautiful specimens and a resident cat.
Iglesia de Santa Clara
Rather plain white church.
Iglesia de Belén
This noteworthy central church has twin towers and was built around the turn of the 17th century.
Paseo de las Musas
This pleasant, narrow city park showcases classical-style statues of mythological figures.
Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala
The 1709 Casa de Mayorazgo de Facala mansion now houses Scotiabank, and is a great example of colonial architecture.
Casa de la Riva
This handsome, 18th-century mansion features beautiful wooden balconies, an elegant patio and period furnishings.
Instituto Riva
Toward the center of downtown, this traditional casona houses the small Museum of Art & Popular Tradition.
Casona Iriberry
Worth a peek and housing the Universidad Nacional de San Agustín (UNSA) within its 18th-century colonial halls and patios.
