Rimac

Rímac is a district of Lima, . It is one of the oldest parts of the city, and was formally made into a district in 1920. Due to its age, vestiges of the city's Spanish era remain today in the district's Monumental Zone or the old quarter.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Plaza Mayor and Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima.

Square
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The , also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public square of the of the city of , . It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on 18 January 1535.

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The Cathedral Basilica of Lima, commonly known as the , is a Roman Catholic cathedral in , Peru. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima.

Stadium
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The is the premier bullring in , . Located beside the historical center of the , the plaza is classified as a national historic monument.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.

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Central , comprises the districts of Lima, Breña, Jesús María, Lince, La Victoria, San Luis, El Agustino and Rímac.

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is the capital of and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in downtown.

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Rio Rimac North is the section of north of Rio Rimac including the districts of Comas, Carabayllo, Puente Piedra, Santa Rosa, Ancón, San Martín de Porres, Los Olivos and Independencia.

Rimac

Latitude
-12.0236° or 12° 1′ 25″ south
Longitude
-77.0327° or 77° 1′ 58″ west
Elevation
139 metres (456 feet)
Open location code
57V4XXG8+HW
Geo­Names ID
8351046
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