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Huaca Pucllana

January 24, 2017 Colin

Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca temple and administrative site in Miraflores, is the most popular of Lima’s archaeological sites. History Also known

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Naval Museum of Peru

January 16, 2017 Colin

The Museo Naval del Peru in Lima’s port district of Callao is a museum showcasing the military history of the

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Real Felipe Fortress

January 13, 2017 Colin

Fortaleza Real Felipe is an 18th-century fortress which has been converted into a museum showcasing Peru’s military history. History The

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Cathedral of Lima

November 3, 2016 Colin

The Cathedral of Lima in the city’s historic center is the Lima’s most iconic building and home to the best

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National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru

October 20, 2016 Colin

The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, managed by the Peruvian government’s Ministry of Culture (only a

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Larco Museum

October 18, 2016 Colin

The Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre is one of Peru’s best museums showcasing pre-Columbian art. The Larco Museum is usually

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Why is Lima called ‘City of the Kings’?

August 19, 2016 Colin

Why is this site called “Lima City of Kings?” “Ciudad de los Reyes” is one of Lima’s nicknames, along with

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Lugar de la Memoria museum in Miraflores

December 23, 2015 Colin

The Lugar de la Memoria museum in Miraflores commemorates the victims of Peru’s armed conflict with the Shining Path and

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