Peru | Heritage Sites of Peru | World Of Heritage

When it comes to the South American country of Peru, nearly everyone would be aware of the famous Macchu Picchu. This wondrous city on top of the mountains with its tragic decline catches most travellers' fancy. But look beyond Macchu Picchu for the other heritage sites in Peru that have just as much mystique and wonder.
Are you aware of the Nazca lines way out in the Nazca deserts? Or the Temple of the Sun in the ruins of Pachacamak near Peru's capital Lima? There are many more such amazing heritage sites in Peru for you to see, do include them in your list.
Bordered by the Andes Mountains and Amazon Basin, Peru is known for its ancient culture and history. It is famous for its Machu Picchu and Coricancha in Cusco. Pachacutec in the Inca and the majestic city of Chang-Chang have to be included in every traveller's bucket list.
One must also visit the capital of Peru, Lima which is also the religious centre well known by the fans of adventures of Tin Tin. Don't miss the well-known Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico and Narza lines which include intricate animals such as spiders, birds, and monkeys with the largest being over 1,200 feet long.
The Heritage sites of the world are celebrated for having great cultural or historical significance, and it doesn’t hurt that they are also often majestic and awe-inspiring.
Every country has its own monuments and cultural heritage, which you can explore in our series "World of Heritage". This series also features all the celebrated heritage sites on our planet as decided by the UNESCO.