Best sights in Lima
A planning-minded collection of Lima's strongest architecture, culture, historic places, parks, markets, and waterfront anchors — selected from the city's existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline architecture, then add one museum, historic area, or outdoor block to give each day a different rhythm.
30 places worth building into a Lima itinerary · Architecture · Museums · Parks · Historic sights
Anglican Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
Anglican Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is a notable religious landmark in Lima, Peru, often valued for architecture, atmosphere, or historic setting. It usually carries more of the area's identity than a generic sightseeing stop.
Archbishop's Palace of Lima
This baroque palace is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima.
Basílica and Convent of San Francisco | Lima
Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.
Casa O'Higgins
Casa O'Higgins is a museums. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Cathedral Grove
Cathedral Grove is a hair care in Lima, Peru. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Cathedral of Faith Revival Center
Cathedral of Faith Revival Center is a notable religious landmark in Lima, Peru, often valued for architecture, atmosphere, or historic setting. It usually carries more of the area's identity than a generic sightseeing stop.
Alameda Chabuca Granda
Alameda Chabuca Granda is a park and landmark in Lima, Peru. It is located at approximately 12.0425° south latitude and 77.0328° west longitude, giving visitors a precise reference for this named urban place.
Archbishop's Palace of Lima
Archbishop's Palace of Lima is a museums. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Arco Chino
Arco Chino is a paifang in Lima’s Chinatown, established in 1971. The ceremonial gateway marks the district with a distinctly Chinese architectural form and serves as a prominent cultural landmark for visitors exploring the area.
Bolognesi Square
Bolognesi Square is a public square in Lima recognized as a cultural heritage site in Peru. Its heritage status makes it a notable urban landmark and a meaningful stop for visitors interested in the city’s protected civic spaces.
Bridge of Sighs
This iconic 1876 wooden "bridge of sighs" provides people-watching & prime views of the city below.
Callao
Callao is a Nature in Lima.
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