Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #7 in Lima, Peru

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.4 km
Ascend 27 m
Descend 31 m

Experience Lima in Peru in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in LimaIndividual Sights in Lima

Sight 1: Italian Art Museum

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Italian Art Museum

The Museum of Italian Art is a public museum in Lima, Peru, under the administration of the National Culture Institute. It's the only European arts museum in Peru.

Wikipedia: Museum of Italian Art (EN), Website, Facebook

392 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Paseo de los Héroes Navales

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The Promenade of the Naval Heroes is a public park located in the historic centre of Lima. It occupies the first block of the Paseo de la República. It was given its current name on October 8, 1979 in commemoration of the centenary of the battle of Angamos.

Wikipedia: Paseo de los Héroes Navales (EN)

308 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Miguel Grau Square

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Miguel Grau Square Nathan Hughes Hamilton / CC BY 2.0

The Plaza Grau is a public square located in the center of Lima, Peru. It is located at the intersection of the Paseo de la República with the Paseo Colón, Miguel Grau Avenue and the Paseo de los Héroes Navales. It was named in honor of Miguel Grau Seminario, commander of the Huáscar monitor during the War of the Pacific.

Wikipedia: Plaza Grau (EN)

417 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Parque de la Exposición

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Parque de la Exposición No machine-readable author provided. Sancebau assumed (based on copyright claims). / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Park of the Exhibition, known between 1999 and 2004 as the Grand Park of Lima, is a park located in the neighbourhood of Santa Beatriz, itself part of the buffer zone of the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It was built to replace the city's walls, demolished as part of a citywide renovation project in order to host an international exhibition in 1872.

Wikipedia: Park of the Exhibition (EN)

318 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Museo de Arte de Lima

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The Lima Art Museum is an art museum in Lima, Peru. The museum is located in the Palacio de la Exposición. The museum was inaugurated in 1961. The collection includes ceramics, textiles, sculptures, and paintings surveying almost 3,000 years of history ranging from the pre-Columbian to Contemporary time periods. MALI is a private organization supported by admission fees, contributions from members, and private donations.

Wikipedia: Lima Art Museum (EN), Website

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