University Park
University Park is a public park located in the historic centre of the city of Lima, Peru. It is rectangular in shape and is located at the intersection of Abancay and Nicolás de Piérola avenues.Photo: Harleyca, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM—8:00 PM
- Type: Park
- Description: park in Lima, Peru
- Also known as: “Parque Jovenes del Bicentenario”, “Parque Universitario”, and “University Park, Lima”
- Address: Avenida Nicolás de Pierola, Cercado de Lima
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Museum of Art, University of San Marcos and Panteón de los Próceres.
Museum of Art, University of San Marcos
Museum
Photo: Edubucher, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Casona of the National University of San Marcos, also known as the Cultural Centre of San Marcos, which operates in the building, is a large Spanish colonial building that hosts the cultural centre of the National University of San Marcos, located in the Historic Centre of Lima, Peru.
Panteón de los Próceres
Museum
Photo: Altiplano, Public domain.
The Heroes' Pantheon is a crypt inside the old Church of San Carlos, located at the former Real Convictorio de San Carlos in the historic centre of Lima, that holds the remains of 24 of the national heroes of the Peruvian War of Independence. Panteón de los Próceres is situated 110 metres west of University Park.
La Casona de San Marcos
Historic building
The Casona of the National University of San Marcos, also known as the Cultural Centre of San Marcos, which operates in the building, is a large Spanish colonial building that hosts the cultural centre of the National University of San Marcos, located in the Historic Centre of Lima, Peru.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Lima and Santa Beatriz.
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.
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.
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.
University Park
- Categories: urban park and recreation area
- Location: Callao Region, Peru, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-12.05416° or 12° 3′ 15″ southLongitude
-77.03145° or 77° 1′ 53″ westOperator
Servicio de Parques de LimaOpen location code
57V4WXW9+8COpenStreetMap ID
way 172243636OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=parkWikidata ID
Q6062549
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover University Park from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“University Park” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Parque Universitario”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “University Park”.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include German Tower and Monument to Sebastián Lorente.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Luis Alberto Sánchez and Mariano Melgar Valdivieso.
Peru: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Lima, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Arequipa.
Curious Parks to Discover
Uncover intriguing parks from every corner of the globe.