A memorial to Raúl García Zárate (1931-2017), local lawyer and self-taught musician whose guitar compositions are based mostly on traditional Andean themes
A memorial to Raúl García Zárate (1931-2017), local lawyer and self-taught musician whose guitar compositions are based mostly on traditional Andean themes
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Looking across Ayacucho’s Plaza Mayor towards the Cathedral (1612).
Looking across Ayacucho’s Plaza Mayor towards the Cathedral (1612).
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A street in Barrio Santa Ana.
A street in Barrio Santa Ana.
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The main plaza of Barrio Santa Ana, and the Temple of Saint Ana (1569).
The main plaza of Barrio Santa Ana, and the Temple of Saint Ana (1569).
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As you enter the traditional Quechua neighborood of Santa Ana, you will find this statue honoring the traditional Quechua-speaking woman.
As you enter the traditional Quechua neighborood of Santa Ana, you will find this statue honoring the traditional Quechua-speaking woman.
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Luckily I made it to Ayacucho just in time for the last day of the Book Fair in the Plaza Mayor.
Luckily I made it to Ayacucho just in time for the last day of the Book Fair in the Plaza Mayor.
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Luckily, I made to Ayacucho just in time for the last day of the Book Fair in the Central Plaza.
Luckily, I made to Ayacucho just in time for the last day of the Book Fair in the Central Plaza.
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It's not unusual to encounter Quechua in Ayacucho.
It's not unusual to encounter Quechua in Ayacucho.
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Not far from the Arch, you may want to check the San Cristóbal Cultural Center. There are cafes and artesan shops along the interior plaza, and if any cultural events are going on in town, they likely will be announced on a sign just inside.
Not far from the Arch, you may want to check the San Cristóbal Cultural Center. There are cafes and artesan shops along the interior plaza, and if any cultural events are going on in town, they likely will be announced on a sign just inside.
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If you have visited Antigua, Guatemala, you might have had a moment of surprised recognition. But this really is Ayacucho, looking south down 28-July Avenue. (Antigua’s arch is great, but I really think that this is a nicer looking one.)
If you have visited Antigua, Guatemala, you might have had a moment of surprised recognition. But this really is Ayacucho, looking south down 28-July Avenue. (Antigua’s arch is great, but I really think that this is a nicer looking one.)
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Another typical Ayacucho street.
Another typical Ayacucho street.
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A typical street in Ayacucho; the Temple of Saint Teresa, begun in 1703, is in the background.
A typical street in Ayacucho; the Temple of Saint Teresa, begun in 1703, is in the background.
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The Plaza Mayor, or Central Plaza, of Ayacucho. The statue commemorates Antonio José de Sucre, the Venezuelan liberator who, once things had been wrapped up in Ecuador and in his own country, joined his fellow Venezuelan Simón Bolívar in the liberation of Peru, which he achieved at the Battle of Ayacucho nearby in 1824. (Hence the “Bi[c]entenario” at the base of the statue.)
The Plaza Mayor, or Central Plaza, of Ayacucho. The statue commemorates Antonio José de Sucre, the Venezuelan liberator who, once things had been wrapped up in Ecuador and in his own country, joined his fellow Venezuelan Simón Bolívar in the liberation of Peru, which he achieved at the Battle of Ayacucho nearby in 1824. (Hence the “Bi[c]entenario” at the base of the statue.)
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Part of the Museum of Peruvian Culture (Museo de la Cultura Peruana; photo from 2015), a bit to the west of the historic center on Alfonso Ugarte Avenue..
Part of the Museum of Peruvian Culture (Museo de la Cultura Peruana; photo from 2015), a bit to the west of the historic center on Alfonso Ugarte Avenue..
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The San Francisco Basilica and Monastery. I’ve posted a picture from several years ago, only because my most recent photo is marred by construction then taking place in the front plaza. But the outward appearance hasn’t changed in the intervening years, and I can’t see why anyone would want to alter its perfect baroque look anyway.
The San Francisco Basilica and Monastery. I’ve posted a picture from several years ago, only because my most recent photo is marred by construction then taking place in the front plaza. But the outward appearance hasn’t changed in the intervening years, and I can’t see why anyone would want to alter its perfect baroque look anyway.
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Ancash Street.
Ancash Street.
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The former Desamparados train station, now the House of Peruvian Literature. Even if literature is not what you're here for, consider strolling through anyway. (It's free.)
The former Desamparados train station, now the House of Peruvian Literature. Even if literature is not what you're here for, consider strolling through anyway. (It's free.)
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From a trip several years ago: traditional dancers participating in a procession I happened to stumble onto while walking around the historic center in my usual "flâneur" manner.
From a trip several years ago: traditional dancers participating in a procession I happened to stumble onto while walking around the historic center in my usual "flâneur" manner.
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As the Plaza Mayor was too big to fit into one photo from my viewing point, here's another section. The Government Palace is to the right.
As the Plaza Mayor was too big to fit into one photo from my viewing point, here's another section. The Government Palace is to the right.
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A section of the grand Plaza Mayor, with the Catherdral at far right, and the Archbishop’s palace to the left of it.
A section of the grand Plaza Mayor, with the Catherdral at far right, and the Archbishop’s palace to the left of it.
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Walking north along Jirón de la Unión. The building dominating the left once housed the Palais Concert cafe, where author Abraham Valdelomar hung out. By chance, this is a rather calm looking scene for a boulevard that is usually very lively and busy.
Walking north along Jirón de la Unión. The building dominating the left once housed the Palais Concert cafe, where author Abraham Valdelomar hung out. By chance, this is a rather calm looking scene for a boulevard that is usually very lively and busy.
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A better view of the Plaza San Martín. I took this photo several years ago, but the plaza still looks the same.
A better view of the Plaza San Martín. I took this photo several years ago, but the plaza still looks the same.
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Looking across the Plaza San Martín
Looking across the Plaza San Martín
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The Andrés del Castillo Museum
The Andrés del Castillo Museum
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One of the
One of the
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Scene on the Boulevard of Crilloismo (i.e., Pervian "Creole" music) -- not exactly a boulevard, but a short pedestrian street near the National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology.
Scene on the Boulevard of Crilloismo (i.e., Pervian "Creole" music) -- not exactly a boulevard, but a short pedestrian street near the National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology.
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In the newer part of Xela: looking south down 20 avenida from in front of the Ixkik' Museum.
In the newer part of Xela: looking south down 20 avenida from in front of the Ixkik' Museum.
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Typical street in the historic center of Xela.
Typical street in the historic center of Xela.
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Typical street in the historic center of Xela.
Typical street in the historic center of Xela.
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