About
Although severely damaged by earthquakes, this 'City of the Kings' was, until the middle of the 18th century, the capital and most important city of the Spanish dominions in South America. Many of its buildings, such as the Convent of San Francisco (the largest of its type in this part of the world), are the result of collaboration between local craftspeople and others from the Old World.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
The historic center is a public urban district, so its streets and plazas are generally accessible throughout the day. Individual museums, churches, and palaces keep their own schedules; the Government Palace changing of the guard is highlighted at 11:45.
Admission
Free
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Time of day: Morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- No guide needed
- Stroller-friendly
Tags
Inside Historic Centre of Lima
Planning Lima
The rest of my Lima saves, on the city's planning pages.