Free things to do in Lima

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. Lima was the seat of Spanish rule for 300 years, and as such it has wonderful churches, cloisters and monasteries.

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Casa O'Higgins
museum · 554 Jirón de la Unión, Cercado de Lima · free to visit
Free

Photo: Qwertymith · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Museo Electoral y de la Democracia
museum · 1070 Avenida Nicolas de Piérola, Cercado de Lima · free to visit
Free

Photo: Fmurillo26 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Palacio Torre Tagle
museum · Jirón Ucayali, Cercado de Lima · free to visit
Free

Photo: Miguel Francisco Rueda Ñañez · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Pinacoteca Pancho Fierro
museum · 141 Conde de Superunda · step-free · free to visit
Free

Photo: Gatodemichi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Museo de Arte de San Marcos (UNMSM)
museum · 1222 Avenida Nicolás de Pierola, 15001, Cercado de Lima · free to visit
Free

Photo: User:Edubucher · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Casa de la Literatura Peruana
museum · 207 Jirón Áncash, Cercado de Lima · step-free · free to visit
Free
Casa de la Gastronomía Peruana
museum · 170 Conde de Superunda, 15001, Cercado de Lima · step-free · free to visit
Free
Centro Cultural Inca Garcilazo de la Vega
museum · Cercado de Lima · free to visit
Free
Museo del Pisco
museum · 193 Jirón Carabaya, 15001, Cercado de Lima · step-free · free to visit
Free

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