Peru - Famous Places

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Peruvian colonial architecture

Peruvian colonial architecture developed in the Viceroyalty of Peru between the 16th and 19th centuries. It was characterized by the importation and adaptation of European architectural styles to Peru, yielding original architecture.

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Monterrey, Ancash

Monterrey is a small town in Huaraz District, Huaraz Province, region of Ancash, Peru. It is located some 7 km (4.3 mi) to the north of the town centre of Huaraz.

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Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is a protected area in Peru covering over 35,000 hectares. It includes the natural environment surrounding the Machu Picchu archaeological site, located in the rugged cloud forest of the Yungas on the eastern slope of the Peruvian Andes and along both banks of the Urubamba River, which flows northwest in this section.

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