Cripta de los Héroes, Funerary memorial in Lima District, Peru
The Crypt of Heroes features architectural elements designed by Emile Robert, including a central facade with the Gloria Victis allegorical figure guiding an anonymous hero.
Built one hundred years after the founding of Lima General Cemetery, the crypt opened on September 8, 1908, to house the remains of defenders during the Chilean war.
The memorial space incorporates European architectural influences from the guano prosperity period of the nineteenth century, reflecting Peru's national identity through commemorative structures.
Located within the Museo Presbítero Matías Maestro cemetery grounds, visitors can access the crypt Tuesday through Sunday between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM or 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
The Gloria Victis sculpture on the facade depicts a winged figure leading a fallen hero with a broken sword, based on Antonin Mercie's original design.
Location: Lima District
Architects: Emile Robert
Official opening: September 8, 1908
GPS coordinates: -12.04197,-77.00861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:41
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