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Literature in Arequipa has a long tradition and many of the city's writers have gained national and international recognition. During the Spanish colonial period, only the works of Lorenzo de Llamosas survived. [112] In the nineteenth century, the poetry and fables of Mariano Melgar incorporated patriotic and romantic themes.
Arequipa was subject to the General Government, its governor was appointed by the president of the State, and this in turn was appointed by the supreme protector on duty. [2] The governor was obliged to elect representatives of his department to participate in the assemblies of Sicuani, which were ordered by the president of the South Peruvian ...
"The historical center of Arequipa is an example of ornamented architecture, represents a masterpiece of the creative coalition of European and native characteristics. A colonial town challenged by the conditions of nature, the indigenous influences, the conquest process and evangelism as well as for a spectacular natural scenario ."
Arequipa (Quechua: Ariqipa) is a department and region in southwestern Peru. [1] It is the sixth largest department in Peru, after Puno , Cuzco , Madre de Dios , Ucayali , and Loreto , its sixth most populous department, and its eleventh least densely populated department.
The Intendancy of Arequipa (Spanish: Intendencia de Arequipa), also known informally as Arequipa Province (Spanish: Provincia de Arequipa), was one of the territorial divisions of the Viceroyalty of Peru, ruled from the city of Arequipa and under the jurisdiction of the Bishopric of Arequipa.
Exterior wall of the Monastery of Santa Catalina. The citadel was located in the south of Peru in the city of Arequipa, founded on September 10, 1579 and located in an area that stands out for its natural beauty, welcoming climate and that has a great material with which the architecture of this city is built and continues to be built, the tuff.
Arequipa is a province in the Arequipa Region, Peru. Its capital, Arequipa , is Peru's second most populous province. [ clarification needed ] It borders the provinces of Islay , Camaná , Caylloma , and the Cusco and Puno regions.
The outbreaks of revolution began and in Arequipa, Castilla took over the insurrection. He arrived on 13 February to the acclamation of the people. Echenique sent his troops to the south, but Castilla defended the city with fewer men. At the end of March, Castilla moved to Cusco. On 14 April he received the announcement that the Revolutionary ...