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Museo Larco
12,415 reviews
"Brilliant museum, well laid out with an large collection of Inca pottery and grave goods, and a selection of “erotic” pottery in a separate wing.""This private museum offers a terrific selection of pre-Columbian art, including a room of erotic archaeological artifacts.. Our tour was conducted by the museum curator who was able to provide very helpful informa..."
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Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
6,336 reviews
"This building houses some intricate woodwork, an impressive library of large and ancient tomes and a basement level open grave area where you can view literally thousands of human bones.""One of the first stops on the tour of the convent is a 5000 year old library which is so surreal it appears to be a set for a Harry Potter movie."
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Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú
906 reviews
"Incas are a key feature of Peruvian history BUT, once you visit the museum you'll find much more history than just the Incas - surprising to see all the previous historical communities revealed.""Pre-Incan pottery and artifacts; Simon Bolivar stayed in the building, and his living quarters are recreated."
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Cathedral of Lima
2,382 reviews
"The Cathedral is located at the Plaza Mayor and just few minutes walking distance from San Francisco Monastery We went there before Easter and found a parade with band and music with Jesus and Mother Mary statue h...""The cathedral is somewhat dedicate to Francisco Pizarro, the conquistador of Peru, his remains are at the cathedral and it is beautiful, the woodwork is incredible an the museum has lots of information, a must see..."
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ChocoMuseo Berlín
854 reviews
"... them, drinking tea made from the peels, pulverizing them with a mortar and pestle, making hot chocolate with that, then getting to make our own chocolate bars with various ingredients and melted chocolate.""We scheduled a chocolate making class at Choco Museo and Paul was our amazing instructor!! First, we were given a tour of the place and also taught the process of chocolate production (literally from a bean to the..."
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San Pedro Church (Iglesia de San Pedro)
486 reviews
"We visited the San Pedro Church on our walking tour of historic downtown Lima, booked on the Holland America ship Volendam.""... Pizarro (on the east side of the Square) and Iglesia de San Francisco with an "extensive network" of catacombs underneath (pretty much straight north from this cathedral without having to enter the Square)."
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Museo Pedro de Osma
459 reviews
"It has a remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures where you can truly appreciate the different types of art and how it evolved over time.""The mansion was originally the fabulous summer home of a wealthy Mayor (of both Lima and Barranco) who began building an extraordinary, large collection of Peruvian Colonial religious art."
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Museo Central - MUCEN (del Banco Central de Reserva del Perú)
141 reviews
"Very comprehensive collection of paintings, popular art , a selection of great gold objects and archeological pieces""I visited once with locals that worked close to this free museum and then took my wife to see the coins, the metal in the downstairs vault, but mostly the artwork showing the Peruvian styles from independence to t..."
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Museo de Minerales Andres del Castillo
112 reviews
"This would be an exceptional collection with amazing variety if the collector had, you know, been able to search in just one other country.""Beyond the minerals, however, the museum also has fantastic displays of PreHispanic ceramics covering four different rooms (not to be missed), and another room with PreHispanic textiles that was wonderful as well."
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Archbishops Palace
325 reviews
"The neo-colonial building is ornamented with beautiful cedar balconies, a monumental baroque façade, many different entrances and, above the main gate, the coat of arms of Lima's Archdiocese is displayed.""Right in the center of Lima, Peru on the main square, Plaza de Armas, is this gorgeous building - don't miss it - right in the heart of Lima!"
