South America
Historic Sites & Landmarks in South America
- São Paulo Orthodox Cathedral Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Saxahuaman
Cuzco, Peru
Located on the northern outskirts of Cusco, this huge walled complex was built by the Inca in the 15th century.
- Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Easter Island, Chile
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Iglesia de San Francisco
Lima, Peru
1674
Built in 1674, this Franciscan church is considered the finest example of the "Lima Baroque" style of architecture.
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Santuario Dom Bosco
Brasilia, Brazil
The Shrine of Dom Bosco in Brasilia honors the Italian saint who dreamed of a utopian capital city in 1883. Brasilia is inspired by this dream. The shrine's interior is bathed in blue light.
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Convivencia y Desarrollo (Third Mennonite Monument)
Filadelfia, Paraguay
2005
Built in 2005 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Fernheim Mennonite colony, the “Living and Growing Together” incorporates five sculptures to represent the ethnic groups of Filadelfia.
- Filadelfia Friedhof (Mennonnite Cemetery) Filadelfia, Paraguay
- Panteón Nacional de los Héroes (National Pantheon of Heroes) Asunción, Paraguay 1864
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Puka Pukara
Cuzco, Peru
This Incan site made of pink stone occupies a site with fine views over the Sacred Valley. Its original purpose is uncertain: it may have been a fortress, hunting lodge, storage site, or all of the above.
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Casa de la Independencia
Asunción, Paraguay
1772
Built in 1772, this adobe house played a major role in Paraguayan history. It was here, on May 14, 1811, that a group of patriots declared the independence of Paraguay. The museum opened in 1965.