{"id":4436,"date":"2026-01-16T10:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/en\/?p=4436"},"modified":"2026-01-18T08:51:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T08:51:40","slug":"arequipa-the-white-city-at-the-foot-of-perus-volcanoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/en\/arequipa-the-white-city-at-the-foot-of-perus-volcanoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Arequipa \u2013 The White City at the Foot of Peru\u2019s Volcanoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"2034\">Arequipa is the second-largest city in Peru, located in the southern part of the country at the foot of the majestic El Misti volcano. Thanks to the extensive use of white volcanic stone known as sillar, Arequipa is often called the \u201cWhite City\u201d and is distinguished by its elegant and distinctive architecture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2355\">The city was founded in 1540 by the Spanish, but its architecture represents a harmonious fusion of European styles and indigenous Andean traditions. The historic center of Arequipa was constructed almost entirely from sillar stone, giving rise to churches, monasteries, and mansions that appear both solid and refined.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"839\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13469 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arepiqua-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"839\"><em>Photo: Pexels\/Fabrizio Miyashiro<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1196\">One of the city\u2019s most remarkable landmarks is the Santa Catalina Monastery, a vast religious complex resembling a small city, complete with narrow streets, courtyards, and peaceful gardens. Another key symbol is the Arequipa Cathedral in Plaza de Armas, known for its imposing fa\u00e7ade and dignified interior.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1196\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13470 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arepiqua-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1196\"><em>Photo: El Diario.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1431\">Beyond its architectural value, Arequipa is also a cultural, culinary, and intellectual center of southern Peru. The city has produced many prominent figures and is considered the birthplace of several enduring Peruvian cultural traditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1431\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13471 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arepiqua-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1431\"><em>Photo: Peru Travel.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1649\">In 2000, the Historic Centre of Arequipa was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, Arequipa attracts visitors with its unique blend of volcanic landscapes, white stone architecture, and rich cultural life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1649\"><strong>NTT<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arequipa is the second-largest city in Peru, located in the southern part of the country at the foot of the majestic El Misti volcano. Thanks to the extensive use of white volcanic stone known as sillar, Arequipa is often called the \u201cWhite City\u201d and is distinguished by its elegant and distinctive architecture. 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