detail of the basilica and priory of nuestra señora de la merced, a roman catholic church in the city center of lima, peru,

lima peru september architectural detail historic buildings surrounding plaza mayor center main square arequipa building city view cityscape colonial architecture cultural site design exterior facade famous heritage district landmark historical latin america monument old town tourism peruvian preservation public space south streetscape traditional travel urban landscape surroundinlima cathedral centre located basilica catholic church downtown monumental religious sacred worship featuring central fountain foreground background surrounded landmarks features destination history iconic palace priory nuestra señora merced roman designed churrigueresque baroque style