Capilla de Veracruz

Capilla de Veracruz is a church in , which is located on Jirón Conde de Superunda. Capilla de Veracruz is situated nearby to the church , as well as near the shopping center .
  • Type: Church
  • Also known as: “Basílica de la Veracruz”
  • Address: Jirón Conde de Superunda, Cercado de Lima, 15001
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Casa de Osambela and Plaza Mayor.

Museum
Photo: Gatodemichi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , also known as the Casa de Oquendo, is a building built during the colonial era of . It stands on the old Novitiate of the Dominican fathers, destroyed by the earthquake of 1746, and part of the garden, facing the Calle de la Veracruz in the of the city of .

Square
Photo: Allan Grey, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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 260 metres southeast of Capilla de Veracruz.

Photo: Wasiwatana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 380 metres southeast of Capilla de Veracruz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.

Photo: S23678, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Central , comprises the districts of Lima, Breña, Jesús María, Lince, La Victoria, San Luis, El Agustino and Rímac.

Photo: Thomas Quine, CC BY 2.0.
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
Photo: Matriz1961, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 Capilla de Veracruz.

Capilla de Veracruz

Latitude
-12.04417° or 12° 2′ 39″ south
Longitude
-77.03216° or 77° 1′ 56″ west
Levels
2
Height
10 metres (33 feet)
Open location code
57V4XX49+84
Open­Street­Map ID
way 440269894
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
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