Basilica and Convent of San Pedro, Lima

The Basilica and Convent of Saint Peter, formerly known as Basilica of Saint Paul after the school of the same name, is a Catholic church located in the historic centre of Lima, .
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: cultural heritage site in Peru
  • Also known as: “Basílica de San Pedro” and “St. Peter’s Church”
  • Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Palacio de Torre Tagle and Casa Goyeneche.

Museum
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The is a residential mansion built during the colonial era of Peru that currently houses offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru. is situated 120 metres northwest of Basilica and Convent of San Pedro, Lima.

Museum
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The , also known as the Palacio de Goyeneche, the Casa Cavero or Casa Rada, is an 18th-century historical building located at Jirón Ucayali, part of the historic centre of Lima, . is situated 120 metres northwest of Basilica and Convent of San Pedro, Lima.

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The Cathedral Basilica of Lima, commonly known as the , is a Roman Catholic cathedral in , Peru. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima. is situated 320 metres north of Basilica and Convent of San Pedro, Lima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.

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Central , comprises the districts of Lima, Breña, Jesús María, Lince, La Victoria, San Luis, El Agustino and Rímac.

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is the capital of 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.

Quarter
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is a in . It is the southernmost area of the district. It limits to the north, with the historic centre of Lima; to the east, with ; to the south, with ; and to the west, with .

Basilica and Convent of San Pedro, Lima

Latitude
-12.04938° or 12° 2′ 58″ south
Longitude
-77.02874° or 77° 1′ 44″ west
Height
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
57V4XX2C+6G
Open­Street­Map ID
way 126587273
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­basilica
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­limited
Wiki­data ID
Q3319986
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