Las llamas facts for kids
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| Location | Paseo de los Héroes Navales |
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| Designer | Agustín Rivera Eyzaguirre |
| Material | Bronze |
Las llamas is a cool sculpture you can find in Lima, Peru. It's located in a place called the Paseo de los Héroes Navales. A talented artist named Agustín Rivera Eyzaguirre created this artwork. It was a special gift from the Chinese community in Peru. They gave it to Lima to celebrate the city's 400th birthday, which marked 400 years since the Spanish founded Lima.
What is Las Llamas?
This amazing sculpture is made from bronze. It shows four llamas standing together in a circle. They are all looking towards the south. The llamas stand on a strong metal base. This base helps support the entire sculpture.
A Special Cultural Treasure
On April 24, 2018, something important happened. The Ministry of Culture in Peru officially recognized Las Llamas as part of Peru's cultural heritage. This means it's a very important historical and artistic treasure for the country. It's protected so future generations can enjoy it too!
See also
In Spanish: Las llamas para niños
- Paseo de los Héroes Navales
