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Editor's Choice: Lima Landmarks

This selection spans Lima’s historic center, featuring the Plaza Mayor and the architectural details of the Archbishop’s and Municipal Palaces. Key historical sites include the Convent of Santo Domingo, known for its Sevillian tiles, and the Park of the Wall, which preserves colonial fortifications. Modern Peruvian culture is showcased at the Museo Mario Testino. The list also highlights the Inca archaeological site of Tipón, famous for its hydraulic engineering, and the Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary’s rescue programs for Andean species.

Editor's Choice: Lima Landmarks — Map
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Main Square of Lima

The Plaza Mayor de Lima, or Plaza de Armas de Lima, is considered one of the birthplaces of the city of Lima, as well as the core of the…
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Convent of Santo Domingo

The three-nave church and monastery with rich facade embellishments and a huge dome is simply unmissable. Note the typical Sevillian tiles.
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Park of the Wall

The Park of the Wall is a public park located in the central district of Lima, Peru. It was inaugurated in 2004.
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Archbishop's Palace

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

The Palacio Municipal de Lima or City Hall of Lima is a public building that serves as headquarters of the Metropolitan Municipality of…
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Museo Mario Testino

Mario Testino Museum is a non-profit organization founded by Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino, in 2012.
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Tipón

Tipón is a sprawling early fifteenth-century Inca archaeological site that is situated between 3,250 metres and 3,960 metres above sea…
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Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary

The aim of this animal centre is to rescue and breed animals which have been abused or ill. It was founded in 2007.
Main Square of Lima
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Convent of Santo Domingo
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Park of the Wall

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