Literature of Peru

Literature of Peru

The first Peruvian author of importance was the chronicle writer El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (1539-1616). The colonial literature was largely a reflection of the motherland’s spiritual life. Juan de Espinosa Medrano (died in 1688) was a hot supporter of the Spanish Baroque poet Góngora, while the satirist Juan del Valle Caviedes shows himself […]

Architecture in Peru

Architecture in Peru

Incan architecture When the Spaniards invaded Peru, they encountered an Inca culture that also included an architecture of large and small cities, fortifications, roads and more. Much was built of sun-dried clay, while more significant buildings and facilities were characterized by highly developed stone work. The historic center of the ancient Inca capital Cuzco and […]

Toronto skyline

Toronto Travel Guide

Toronto City Overview Toronto is sometimes referred to as the New York of Canada, and in fact it has a similar economic and cultural status as its counterpart in the neighboring country. The metropolis is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and from the opposite bank you get a unique view of the city skyline with […]