Lima

Lima

PE
Population9,989,369
Lima, founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Due to its geostrategic importance, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network has categorized it as a "beta" tier city. Jurisdictionally, the metropolis extends mainly within the province of Lima and in a smaller portion, to the west, within the Constitutional Province of Callao, where the seaport and the Jorge Chávez Airport are located. Both provinces have regional autonomy since 2002.

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Museo Nacional de la Cultura Peruana

Museo Nacional de la Cultura Peruana

The National Museum of Peruvian Culture (Spanish: Museo Nacional de la Cultura Peruana), formerly the National Archaeology Museum (Spanish: Museo …

Quinta de Presa

Quinta de Presa

The Quinta de Presa (mistakenly called the Perricholi Palace) is a French-style country mansion built in the 18th century during …

Museo de La Electricidad

Museo de La Electricidad

Museo del Palacio Arzobispal de Lima

Museo del Palacio Arzobispal de Lima

The Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the capital of Peru, is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative …

Museo Central

Museo Central

The Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (Spanish: Museo del Banco Central de Reserva del Perú, MUCEN), known …

Museo de Historia Natural (UNMSM)

Museo de Historia Natural (UNMSM)

The Natural History Museum (Spanish: Museo de Historia Natural) in Lima, is Peru's most important museum of natural history. It …

Museo de la Nación

Museo de la Nación

The Museo de la Nación (English: Museum of the Nation) is one of two major museums of Peruvian history in …

Arco del Barrio Chino

Arco del Barrio Chino

The Chinese Arch (Spanish: Arco Chino), also known as the Chinese Portal (Spanish: Portada China), is a paifang located at …

Museo Numismático del Perú

Museo Numismático del Perú

The National Mint of Peru (Spanish: Casa Nacional de Moneda), also known as the Mint of Lima (Spanish: Casa de …

Museo de Sitio Parque de La Muralla

Museo de Sitio Parque de La Muralla

The Park of the Wall (Spanish: Parque de La Muralla) is a public park located in the central district of …

Lugar de la Memoria

Lugar de la Memoria

The Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (Spanish: Lugar de la Memoria, la Tolerancia y la Inclusión Social, LUM) …

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima (Spanish: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Lima, MAC Lima) is an art museum …

Museo Metropolitano de Lima

Museo Metropolitano de Lima

The Metropolitan Museum of Lima (Spanish: Museo Metropolitano de Lima) is a museum located next to the Park of the …

Paseo de los Héroes Navales

Paseo de los Héroes Navales

The Promenade of the Naval Heroes (Spanish: Paseo de los Héroes Navales), formerly the Promenade of the Republic (Spanish: Paseo …

Museo de Arte Italiano

Museo de Arte Italiano

The Museum of Italian Art (Spanish: Museo de Arte italiano) is a public museum in Lima, Peru. It is the …

Quinta Heeren

Quinta Heeren

The Quinta Heeren, formerly known as the Quinta del Carmen, is one of the first private residence condominiums built in …

Complejo Arqueológico Mateo Salado

Complejo Arqueológico Mateo Salado

Plaza San Martín

Plaza San Martín

San Martín Square (Spanish: Plaza San Martín) is one of the most representative public spaces of the city of Lima, …

Faro La Marina

Faro La Marina

La Marina Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de la Marina) is an active lighthouse set in parkland on high cliffs above the …

Casa de Osambela

Casa de Osambela

The Casa de Osambela, also known as the Casa de Oquendo, is a building built during the colonial era of …

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