Memorial · Lima

Antonio Raymondi

Photograph at the Antonio Raymondi Memorial
Photograph: Courret, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

This memorial commemorates Antonio Raimondi, a distinguished individual recognised for his profound contributions and dedication to the history of Peru. The monument specifically honours him for his scholarly pursuits and the significant impact these had on understanding the nation's past. It stands as a lasting tribute to his intellectual legacy, acknowledging his importance within Peruvian historical studies. The bust serves to visually represent and perpetually remember his esteemed place in the country's cultural and academic heritage.

The memorial is situated in Lima, the capital city of Peru. Memorials of this nature, honouring significant national figures, are a common feature in public spaces across Peruvian cities. These tributes often reflect a civic tradition of acknowledging individuals who have made substantial contributions to the country's history, culture, or scientific understanding. Erecting such a bust in a prominent location within the capital underscores Raimondi's national importance and his enduring legacy, placing him among those figures deemed essential to the collective memory and identity of Peru.

The memorial, a bust, is located in Lima. While a specific address is not provided, it is situated within the urban fabric of the city, likely in a public space accessible to visitors. Those wishing to pay their respects should be able to locate it through general navigation within Lima. Visitors are encouraged to observe the memorial with reverence, reflecting on the historical figure it commemorates and the cultural significance it holds within the Peruvian capital.

Inscription

“Al Sabio Antonio Raymondi por su dedicación a aporte a la história del Perú.”
Transcribed from the Memorial at Lima.

Background

The Province of Antonio Raymondi is situated within the Ancash Region of Peru. It marks a border in the central eastern part of the Ancash Region, adjoining the Huánuco Region.

Original summary by TributeLegacy, informed by public sources.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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