Arco Morisco, Triumphal arch in Lima, Peru
The Arco Morisco stood 29 meters tall at the entrance of Leguia Avenue, featuring cement construction decorated with majolica stars and crescents alongside two minarets.
The Spanish colony in Peru commissioned this monument to commemorate the centennial of Peruvian independence, with its official inauguration taking place on July 17, 1924.
The arch incorporated Neo-Moorish architectural elements, reflecting the Spanish influence on Peruvian urban development during the early twentieth century.
The structure remained at its original location until 1939, when authorities demolished it using explosives to accommodate the widening of Arequipa Avenue.
A replica of the original arch was constructed in 2001 at Maria Graña Ottone Friendship Park, preserving the memory of this historical monument.
Location: Lima District
Official opening: July 17, 1924
GPS coordinates: -12.06466,-77.03755
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:45
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