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Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Lima, Lima Region
Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
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1. Iglesia y Monasterio de la Santisima Trinidad
2. Basilica de la Vera Cruz
3. Parroquia del Sagrario
4. Parroquia Santa Maria Magdalena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 265eval
This Church, is of Colonial origin, and according to the historical documents it was inaugurated in the year 1557, In 1942 it was named a National Heritage. The Indian chief of the place an Indian convert. : Don Gonzalo Taulichusco, donated the terrain to build the church. The altars , richly decorated are made out of wood and covered with goldleaf It presents columns that are decorated by carvings of angels and animal heads, carefully stylized.
5. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,337 reviews
This church and monastery of St. Francis (circa 1674) is known for its catacombs that contain the remains of more than 70,000 people and a magnificent library that houses thousands of antique texts.
Reviewed By eval682 - Boston, United States
I sold my sons on a visit to this church by telling them about the bones they'd be able to see in the catacombs. I don't think they were disappointed! Of equal interest to my husband and me, however, was the beautiful church, with woodwork and murals, the open courtyard/cloister, and its rich history through multiple earthquakes. Definitely worth a visit. Tours are conducted in English and Spanish. We arrived just as a Spanish group was getting started, so we waited 15 minutes for the next tour in English.
6. Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
7. Cathedral of Lima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,381 reviews
Reviewed By DPMALLIC - London, United Kingdom
The Cathedral is located at the Plaza Mayor and just few minutes walking distance from San Francisco Monastery We went there before Easter and found a parade with band and music with Jesus and Mother Mary statue holding at the front. Then it entered in the Cathedral and had prayers. This Cathedral is huge, established in 1535 and then construction continued for next hundred years, however it had faced several earthquakes and thus there were major reconstructions. We liked it very much and were free to us.
8. Iglesia y Convento La Merced
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 314 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The first ever Catholic mass in Lima, back 1534 - even before the city's official foundation on January 18, 1535 - was celebrated here, at the very site of the "Basilica Menor y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced" (the "Minor Basilica and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy", in English). Along the centuries, it has been built and rebuilt many times. The todays' church features a magnificent baroque façade, 12 side altars in various styles and, at its main altar, the sacred image of "Nuestra Señora de la Merced" (the "Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy", In English), the appointed "Patroness of the Fields of Lima". No wonder, the "Basilica Menor y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced" is a place for huge Catholic pilgrimages on special occasions. Enjoy!
9. Iglesia San Marcelo
10. Iglesia San Francisco de Asis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By NandosTravelswithme - Los Angeles, United States
This historic church built by the Franciscans holds numerous religious treasures and the very well displayed catacombs. Must stop in Lima.
