Arequipa's Must-See Gems: Cathedral & History Museum 🇵🇪✨

⛪ Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa 📍 Main Square (Plaza de Armas) This stunning white volcanic stone cathedral (built in 1612!) dominates Arequipa's skyline. ✔ By day: Glows pure white against the Andes 🏔️ ✔ At sunset: Turns rosy pink in the golden light 🌇 ✔ At night: Dramatically lit for magical photos 📸 Inside: Peaceful atmosphere with praying locals 🙏 Ornate statues of angels and saints 👼 Climb the bell tower for panoramic city views! Note: Tourists enter via the museum side entrance (main door is for worshippers). 🏛️ Arequipa Historical Museum (Museo Histórico Municipal) 📍 La Merced District Step into Arequipa's past through: ✔ Ancient artifacts & colonial relics 🏺 ✔ Exhibits on the city's evolution through time ⏳ ✔ Stories of indigenous + Spanish influences 📜 Perfect for history buffs! #PeruTravel #Arequipa #WhiteCity #CathedralViews #SouthAmerica #TravelDiaries ✈️🌎