A wander around the Plaza de Armas is one of the highlights of a visit to Tacna. Opposite the civic center, the Catedral de Tacna is a simple but stunning cathedral, designed by Gustave Eiffel and completed in 1854. The structure is built form quarry stone and the inside is less ornate than other churches. The beautiful Ornamental Fountain, completed during the 19th century, can be found in the middle of the civic center. Also, the Arch of the Heroes can be found in this plaza, commemorating the figureheads of the War of the Pacific: Gua and Bolognesi, after which streets are also named.

Location:
Tacna, Peru

City Plaza

Travel Skills: None

By Paula Newton

I am V!VA's operations expert. With an MBA and a background in the Interactive Television industry in the U.K. I am the organizing force behind the...

Created: 05 Apr 2007

Updated: 12 May 2009

4 & 5** Custom & Scheduled Tours by www.SouthAmerica.travel Create your own travel itinerary with our custom Travel Planner, or choose from one of our 100s of carefully designed itineraries. Special escorted departures. SouthAmerica.travel