HISTORY OF AREQUIPA

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The city was founded in 1540 by Garci Manuel de Carbajal, in the area occupied by some indigenous people. In the city works were done such as the church Iglesia Mayor, Casa de Ayuntamiento, Puente del Río Chili (Chili River Bridge) and the Monastery Nuestra Señora de Gracia.

The city gained its independence in 1821, despite being recognized for its Fidelism, or loyalty to the Spanish crown.

After that, the city was characterized by the development of trade and export of wool, developing the industrial park of Arequipa. Its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site.