Archbishop’s Palace, Lima

The Archbishop's Palace of , the capital of , is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative headquarters of the Archdiocese of Lima. It is located at the , in the .
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  • Opening hours: Monday—Saturday 8:30 AM—5:00 PM
  • Email: prensa@arzobispadodelima.org
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: cultural heritage site in Peru
  • Also known as: Archbishop’s Palace of Lima”, “Museo del Palacio Arzobispal de Lima”, and “Palacio arzobispal de Lima
  • Address: 282 Jirón Carabaya, Cercado de Lima, 15001
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima and Plaza Mayor.

The Basilica Cathedral of Lima, commonly known as the , and formerly the Iglesia Metropolitana de los Reyes, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in , Peru.

Square
The , also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the of the of the city of , . It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. is situated 110 metres west of Archbishop’s Palace, Lima.

Museum
The is a colonial-style building located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It was built on a huaca, dateing back to May 1536, at the beginning of the founding of the city, and belonged to Conquistador Geronimo de Aliaga. is situated 200 metres north of Archbishop’s Palace, Lima.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.

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

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
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 2½ km south of Archbishop’s Palace, Lima.

Archbishop’s Palace, Lima

Latitude
-12.04613° or 12° 2′ 46″ south
Longitude
-77.02963° or 77° 1′ 47″ west
Inception
1924
Levels
3
Height
12 metres (39 feet)
Operator
Azorbispado de Lima
Open location code
57V4XX3C+G4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 435559310
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q4785597
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