This image captures a wide-angle view of a prominent, multi-arched stone gateway on a cobblestone street in the city of Santiago, Peru

This image captures a wide-angle view of a prominent, multi-arched stone gateway on a cobblestone street in the city of Santiago, Peru. The central subject is a large, weathered archway constructed from reddish-brown cut stone blocks. It features a grand central arch for vehicular and pedestrian passage, flanked on both sides by smaller, secondary arched pedestrian passages at ground level. The structure is adorned with pilasters, ornate stonework, and a central coat of arms or crest above the main arch. At its apex, a statue of a figure holding a staff or pole is visible, accompanied by several pointed spires. Green vegetation sprouts from the archway's upper sections. The cobblestone street extends through the main arch into the distance, revealing a bustling urban environment with two to three-story buildings lining both sides. These buildings are predominantly white and earthy tones, some with red-tiled roofs. Beyond the archway, a city built into a hillside is visible, with numerous structures densely covering the distant slopes. Approximately ten individuals are present. On the left, a person in dark clothing stands partially obscured within the shadow of the smaller left archway. On the right, a person wearing a light blue jacket or poncho and a hat stands next to a child in a grey top. Other pedestrians are walking on the sidewalks and in the street beyond the arch. Several vehicles, including dark-colored cars and a light-colored bus or van, are present on the cobblestone road. The sky is clear blue with minimal white cloud cover, indicating daytime. Overhead utility wires crisscross the upper left portion of the image. A faint crescent moon is visible in the upper right sky. The scene is well-lit, with shadows suggesting a morning or late afternoon sun angle.