National Railway Museum

Local nameMuseo Ferroviario Nacional de Tacna
LocationTacna District, Peru

The National Railway Museum of Peru is located in Tacna, Peru.The museum was built at the site of the old Tacna-Arica railway station, which connected the two cities. The museum features many preserved elements used during the second half of the nineteenth century before it was destroyed. The exhibition presents a history of the railway and its functions.

The Museum is located at the Tacna-Arica Railway Station, at Av. Gregorio Albarracín 402, at the intersection with Av. 2 de Mayo, Tacna. The train service began in 1856 and the station was built in 1855 according to a design by Walter Evans. It was declared a Historic Monument in 1980. The arch with bell tower is very characteristic. The old station is still largely preserved in its original state with many elements from the second half of the 19th century, when it was built. The exhibition gives the visitor an insight into the historical course of the railway.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Railway_Museum_(Peru)

Address (Unnamed Road), Tacna, Peru

Coordinates -18°0'46.575" N -70°15'16.186" E

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