Construction started in 1937
showcasing authentic 18th-century buildings and traditional trades
The city's growth in music and business profoundly influences its urban design
from rainforest to alpine desert to an Arctic summit
reflecting deep historical roots
Arequipa alquezar wall art Construction started in 1937Arequipa, Peru, is beautifully captured, showcasing its historic stone bridge and the towering snow capped El Misti volcano against a dynamic, cloudy sky. Arequipa is known as the "White City" due to its widespread use of sillar, a white volcanic rock, in its colonial buildings. This material gives the city its distinctive architectural heritage, much of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. El Misti, an active stratovolcano, dominates the city's