Teatro Segura
The Teatro Manuel Ascencio Segura is a theatre and concert hall located in the Jirón Huancavelica of Lima, Peru. First built in 1615, it is considered the oldest theatre in Latin America.Photo: Chalisimo5, CC BY 3.0.
- Type: Theater building
- Description: cultural heritage site in Peru
- Also known as: “Teatro Manuel Ascencio Segura”, “Teatro Principal de Lima”, and “Teatro Principal Manuel A. Segura”
- Address: Jirón Huancavelica
- Wheelchair access: no
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Teatro Municipal de Lima and Plaza Mayor.
Teatro Municipal de Lima
Theater building
Photo: Gatodemichi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Municipal Theatre of Lima, inaugurated as the Teatro Forero, is a theatre and concert hall in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It is home to the country's National Symphony Orchestra. Teatro Municipal de Lima is situated 170 metres northwest of Teatro Segura.
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 440 metres east of Teatro Segura.
Casa O’Higgins
Museum
Photo: Qwertymith, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Casa O'Higgins is a colonial-style building located in the historic centre of Lima, specifically located in the Jirón de la Unión, a few metres from the Plaza de Armas of the Peruvian capital. Casa O’Higgins is situated 220 metres east of Teatro Segura.
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 Teatro Segura.
Teatro Segura
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Lima, Lima region, Peru, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-12.04712° or 12° 2′ 50″ southLongitude
-77.03447° or 77° 2′ 4″ westOpen location code
57V4XX38+56OpenStreetMap ID
node 4438023994OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=theatreOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=noWikidata ID
Q5201636
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In Other Languages
“Teatro Segura” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Teatro Manuel Ascencio Segura”
- Spanish: “Teatro Segura”
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