Plaza Dos de Mayo, Public square in Historic Centre, Lima, Peru.
Eight French-inspired buildings with neoclassical architecture from 1924 surround the circular plaza, creating a harmonious urban composition in blue tones.
The plaza replaced the former Queen's Oval in 1874 to commemorate the Battle of Callao, where Peruvian forces defended against Spanish attacks in 1866.
The central monument, designed by architect Edmond Guillaume and sculptor Louis-Léon Cugnot, features allegorical bronze figures representing the defense of Peru.
The plaza connects major avenues Alfonso Ugarte, Colmena, and Colonial through an underground tunnel system that manages the heavy traffic flow.
The square underwent extensive restoration in 2024, recovering over 250 missing pieces from its central monument and returning to its 1928 appearance.
Location: Lima District
Official opening: July 28, 1874
GPS coordinates: -12.04640,-77.04280
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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