Historic Centre of Lima, Historic site in Lima, Peru.
The historic center contains colonial buildings arranged in a grid pattern, with streets intersecting at right angles around the Plaza Mayor central square.
Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, this district became the administrative, religious, and economic center of the Viceroyalty of Peru during Spanish rule.
The churches and monasteries of San Francisco, Santo Domingo, and La Merced house significant collections of religious art and ancient libraries.
Guided tours begin at Plaza Mayor and include access to the San Francisco church catacombs, museums, and main architectural monuments.
Casa Aliaga, built in 1535, remains inhabited by the same family since its construction, maintaining its original architecture and furnishings.
Location: Lima District
Location: Rímac
Location: Lima
Website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/500bis
GPS coordinates: -12.05139,-77.04306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
Government Palace
1.6 km
Plaza Mayor, Lima
1.5 km
Monastery of San Francisco
1.8 km
Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo
1.5 km
Plaza San Martín
932 m
National Library of Peru
1.6 km
Plaza de toros de Acho
2.4 km
National Superior Autonomous School of Fine Arts, Lima
2.2 km
Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas
891 m
Torre Tagle Palace
1.5 km
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
1.2 km
Alameda de los Descalzos
2.3 km
Jirón de la Unión
1 km
Legislative Palace of Peru
2 km
Municipal Palace of Lima
1.5 km
Teatro Municipal
1.1 km
Quinta Heeren
2.8 km
Alameda Chabuca Granda
1.5 km
La Casona de San Marcos
1.2 km
Osambela House
1.4 km
Casa Barragán
1.1 km
Equestrian statue of José de San Martín
908 m
Panteón de los Próceres
1.2 km
Casa de Fernandini
1.1 km
Puente de Piedra
1.7 km
Plaza Bolívar
1.9 km
Club de la Union
1.4 km
University Park
1.3 kmReviews
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