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Lima - Historic sites

Things to Do: Historic sites

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 80 attractions in Lima

This church and monastery of St. Francis (circa 1674) is known for its catacombs that contain the remains of more than 70,000 people and a magnificent library that houses thousands of antique texts.

Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site; Library
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 80 attractions in Lima

Pachacamac (whose name means Lord of Earthquakes) is an archaeological citadel with strong sacred character, this place has original pre-Inca and Inca structures, and is the best example about...

Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 80 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 80 attractions in Lima

Human beings began populating the planet five million years ago, but it was only six thousand years ago that they started to build urban centers. Only six societies in the whole world were able to...

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 80 attractions in Lima

The Love Park is located on the cliffs of Chorrillos overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's surrounded by walls of romantic quotes scripted in mosaic tiles and a monumental statue of two lovers embracing each other in the center of the park.

Attraction type: Statue; Landmark/point of interest; Park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 80 attractions in Lima

Built by millions of adobe bricks, these ruins once served as an administrative center and a pre-Inca ceremonial site dedicated to the God Pachacamac.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 80 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Architectural building; Cavern/cave; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 80 attractions in Lima

Built by Dominican friars in 1549, this Church and Monastery contains the tombs of Santa Martin de Porres and Peru's other famous saint, Santa Rosa de Lima.

Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 80 attractions in Lima

Elegant and charming residential neighborhood located north of Lima features neo-classic architecture, cobblestone streets, excellent dining, good shopping and the Huaca Hallamarma, a restored pre-Inca pyramid that now serves as a small museum of Indian artifacts.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 80 attractions in Lima

Located right outside of downtown Lima, this archaeological site has unearthed thousands of Inca mummies and artifacts.

Attraction type: Cemetery; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #54 of 80 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Statue
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Attraction type: Historic village
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