Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima

The Cathedral Basilica of Lima, commonly known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in , Peru. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima.
  • Tourist attraction
  • …lies at an elevation of 167 metres (548 feet)
  • Description: 16th century Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru
  • Also known as
    “Basilica Cathedral of Lima”
    “Basilica Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima”
    “Basilica Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima and Primate of Peru”
    “Catedral de lima”
    “Cathedral Basilica of Lima”
    “Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist”
    “Cathedral of Lima”
    “Lima Cathedral”
    “Lima Metropolitan Cathedral”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Archbishop’s Palace, Lima and Plaza Mayor.

Museum
The Archbishop’s Palace of , the capital of …

Square
The , also known as the Plaza de Armas… is situated 120 metres northwest of Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima.

Museum
The is a residential mansion… is situated 210 metres south of Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.

Central , comprises the districts of Lima…

is the capital of and its largest city.

Quarter
is a neighbourhood of . is situated 2½ km south of Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima

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Latitude
-12.04672° or 12° 2′ 48″ south
Longitude
-77.02979° or 77° 1′ 47″ west
Open location code
57V4XX3C+83
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Tagalog—“Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Nearby Places

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