Peruvian colonial architecture

Peruvian colonial architecture developed in the Viceroyalty of Peru between the 16th and 19th centuries. It was characterized by the importation and adaptation of European architectural styles to Peru, yielding original architecture.

Academia views the Spanish architectural and religious takeover either as complete and swift, or meaningfully influenced by indigenous traditions.

The use of construction systems such as the quincha and ornamentations from Andean iconography give Peruvian viceroyal architecture an identity.

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