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Historical Building in Central Lima

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The colonial center is the heart of Lima, and a can’t-miss for any visitor. It is where you’ll find the best museums, restored homes and city parks, as well as numerous good hotels and restaurants. There are many churches and other religious buildings, plus good shopping.

All Historical Building in Central Lima

Iglesia de La Merced

One of the oldest churches in all of South America--it was first founded in 1535 by Fray Miguel de Ore...

Cerro de San Cristóbal

A large cross at the summit of a 409-meter (1,342 feet) high hill, this attraction provides visitors a...

Correo Central de Lima

Not just a post office, this very big and ornate edifice behind the Palace of the Governor in the hist...

Palacio de Gobierno

On the northeast side of the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace is one of the city's architectural ...

Iglesia de San Pedro

A stunning church built by the Jesuits starting in the 16th century, St. Peter’s Church i...

Iglesia de Jesús, Maria y José

This smallish church doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the baroque interior—considered ...

Convento de Santo Domingo

Two saints for the price of one! The remains of Lima’s two saints, Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martí...

   

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