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7 de oct. de 2017 · Packed full of stunning colonial architecture set around picturesque parks and plazas, Arequipa is undoubtedly among the most beautiful cities in Peru. And much like the capital Lima, there is a story behind how this colonial gem got its name, and why it was given the moniker, “The White City”.
Known as the White City, Arequipa is Peru’s second largest city and the capital of the region of the same name. Arequipa was a highly important economic center during the Colonial period, and was even capital of the country for a time after Peru gained independence from Spain. Want to go? Visit Arequipa on one of our 3- or 4-day Arequipa tours!
Four majestic and imposing volcanoes embrace this beautiful city of the Peruvian Andes. Arequipa is known as the White City because of its architecture, built with white volcanic stone, called sillar. However, many people have thought of giving it another name, since their landscapes are surrounded by four imposing volcanoes.
8 de nov. de 2017 · The White City of Arequipa. Sillar is the whitish-pink volcanic rock that is common in the Arequipa region. Dating back to Colonial days, the rock was used to build casonas, churches and public buildings – like the churches and principal square in Arequipa’s centre. Admiring all the historic buildings is part of the charm of visiting Arequipa.
Arequipa (Spanish pronunciation:; Aymara and Quechua: Ariqipa), also known by its nicknames of Ciudad Blanca (Spanish for "White City") and León del Sur (Spanish for "Lion of the South"), is a city in Peru and the capital of the eponymous province and department.
Arequipa is located at an altitude of 2325 m in the desert mountains of the Andes. This beautiful city is practically completly built out of sillar, a kind of white volcanic stone. This is why Arequipa is called the White City. With its one milion inhabitants, Arequipa is the second biggest city of Peru.
Arequipa, the white city is worth visiting for its unique cuisine, its history and its extraordinary friendliness. An unmissable destination!
