José Olaya
José Olaya is a memorial in Lima, Peru. José Olaya is situated nearby to the casino Nevada Entretenimientos, as well as near the arts center Centro Artesanal Carabaya.- Type: Memorial
- Inscription: “José Olaya 1782 - 1823. ‘Si mil vidas tuviera gustoso las daría antes que traicionar a mi patria’.”
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Plaza Mayor and Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima.
Plaza Mayor
Square
Photo: Allan Grey, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public square of the historic centre of the city of Lima, Peru. It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. Plaza Mayor is situated 120 metres northeast of José Olaya.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima
Photo: Wasiwatana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Cathedral Basilica of Lima, commonly known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima. Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima is situated 160 metres east of José Olaya.
Archbishop’s Palace, Lima
Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the capital of Peru, is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative headquarters of the Archdiocese of Lima. It is located at the Plaza Mayor, in the Historic Centre of Lima. Archbishop’s Palace, Lima is situated 190 metres northeast of José Olaya.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.
Central Lima
Photo: S23678, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Central Lima, Peru comprises the districts of Lima, Breña, Jesús María, Lince, La Victoria, San Luis, El Agustino and Rímac.
Lima
Photo: Thomas Quine, CC BY 2.0.
Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in downtown.
Santa Beatriz
Quarter
Photo: Matriz1961, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Santa Beatriz is a neighbourhood in Lima District. It is the southernmost area of the district. It limits to the north, with the historic centre of Lima; to the east, with La Victoria; to the south, with Lince; and to the west, with Jesús María. Santa Beatriz is situated 2½ km south of José Olaya.
José Olaya
- Category: historic site
- Location: Lima, Lima region, Peru, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-12.04683° or 12° 2′ 49″ southLongitude
-77.03124° or 77° 1′ 53″ westInception
June 29th, 1985Open location code
57V4XX39+7GOpenStreetMap ID
node 2705022743OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorialOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yes
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