Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #3 in Lima, Peru

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 4.3 km
Ascend 40 m
Descend 33 m

Explore Lima in Peru with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Individual Sights in Lima

Sight 1: Plaza Ramón Castilla

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Plaza Ramón Castilla Ministerio de Defensa del Perú / CC BY 2.0

Ramón Castilla Square, formerly known as Union Square, is a public square in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It is one of three squares through which Alfonso Ugarte Avenue passes—the others being Dos de Mayo and Bolognesi—and is also located at the intersection of Argentina and Emancipación avenues. It is named after former president Ramón Castilla.

Wikipedia: Plaza Ramón Castilla (Lima) (EN)

1087 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 2: Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima

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The Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima is a sanctuary dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima. It is located in the remains of Oliva's house, including the well used by the family, which serves as a highlight of the convent among visitors.

Wikipedia: Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima (EN), Website

1554 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 3: Alameda de los Descalzos

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The Alameda de los Descalzos is an alameda located in Rímac District, Lima, Peru. One of the best-known places in the district, around it stand—among other buildings—the churches of Santa Liberata, El Patrocinio and Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles. Nearby is also the place where Micaela Villegas's Mill House was located. It measures about 450 m.

Wikipedia: Alameda de los Descalzos (EN)

85 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Convento de Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio

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The Church of Our Lady of Patronage is a Catholic church located in the traditional district of Rímac, part of the Historic Centre of Lima, Peru.

Wikipedia: Church of Our Lady of Patronage, Lima (EN)

133 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Iglesia de Santa Liberata

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The Iglesia de Santa Liberata is a Catholic church located in Alameda de los Descalzos in Rímac District, Lima, Lima Region, Peru.

Wikipedia: Iglesia de Santa Liberata (EN)

1482 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 6: Quinta de Presa

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Quinta de Presa

The Quinta de Presa is a French-style country mansion built in the 18th century during the government of the then viceroy of Peru, Manuel de Amat y Junyent. It comprises a constructed area of 15,159 square metres (163,170 sq ft). It is located in the jirón Chira of the Rímac district, Lima, Peru.

Wikipedia: Quinta de Presa (EN)

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