Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima

The Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima is a sanctuary dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima. It is located in the remains of Oliva's house, including the well used by the family, which serves as a highlight of the convent among visitors.
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  • Opening hours: 9:00 AM—1:00 PM and 3:00 PM—6:00 PM
  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: cultural heritage site in Peru
  • Also known as: “Santuario de Santa Rosa de Lima”
  • Address: 100 Avenida Tacna, Cercado de Lima
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Teatro Municipal de Lima and Plaza Mayor.

Theater building
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The Municipal Theatre of Lima, inaugurated as the Teatro Forero, is a theatre and concert hall in the historic centre of Lima, . It is home to the country's National Symphony Orchestra. is situated 340 metres south of Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima.

Square
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The , also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public square of the of the city of , . It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. is situated 630 metres southeast of Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima.

Bridge
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St. Rose Bridge is one of the main bridges located in the historic centre of Lima, . It connects with and follows the path of Tacna Avenue. It is named after the Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima, located next to its southern entrance. is situated 190 metres northeast of Sanctuary of Saint Rose of 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 . is situated 3 km south of Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima.

Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima

Latitude
-12.04262° or 12° 2′ 33″ south
Longitude
-77.03528° or 77° 2′ 7″ west
Inception
1992
Height
8 metres (26 feet)
Open location code
57V4XX47+XV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 408470796
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q6121562
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima” goes by many names.

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