Zela House, Tacna

#9 among attractions in Tacna

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Zela House, also called Zela House City Theater, is a museum located in the center of Tacna, Peru. Francisco Antonio de Zela, an important forerunner to Peruvian independence, once lived there. Today, it is the Salon Museo Arqueologico where ceramic and textile pieces, works of wood and metal, and pre-Hispanic fishing and basket weaving tools are displayed. ()

Local name: Casa Zela Coordinates: 18°0'43"S, 70°14'59"W

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Zela House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Jorge Basadre, National Railway Museum, Tacna Cathedral, Bab al-Islam Mosque.

0.5 miNW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Jorge Basadre, Tacna
14 min walk • The Estadio Jorge Basadre, previously known as the Estadio Modelo, is a multi-purpose stadium in Tacna, Peru named after historian Jorge Basadre. It is currently used as a football stadium in the Primera Division Peruana by Coronel Bolognesi.
~1670 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum
National Railway Museum, Tacna
9 min walk • The National Railway Museum of Peru is located in Tacna, Peru. The museum was built at the site of the old Tacna-Arica railway station, which connected the two cities.
~1220 ftSW
Church
Tacna Cathedral, Tacna
6 min walk • Tacna Cathedral is a church located in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru.
0.7 miSW
Mosque
Bab al-Islam Mosque, Tacna
19 min walk • The Bāb al-Islām Mosque is situated in southern Peru, at the southern entrance to the city of Tacna. Although there are other mosques in Peru, this is the only one that is an example of Islamic architecture in Peru. Combined with the adjoining Shah Wali-Ullah School of Sciences, it is the largest mosque in the region.
~880 ftSW
Fountain
Tacna Ornamental Fountain, Tacna
5 min walk • Tacna Ornamental Fountain, is a fountain located in Paseo Civico, the center of the city of Tacna, Peru.
~680 ftSW
Memorial
Tacna Parabolic Arch, Tacna
4 min walk • The Tacna Parabolic Arch is a monument located in the Paseo Civico, in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru. It was raised in honor of the heroes of the War of the Pacific, like Admiral Miguel Grau and Colonel Francisco Bolognesi.
~1840 ftSW
Park
Tacna Locomotive park, Tacna
9 min walk • Tacna Locomotive park, is a park, located in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru. There is an old train in the park.
~550 ftSE
Museum
Tacna Historical Museum, Tacna
3 min walk • Tacna Historical Museum is a museum located in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru. In the rooms, you can see documents and objects from the time of the emancipation, independence, and the war with Chile.
~800 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Municipal Theatre of Tacna, Tacna
4 min walk • Municipal Theatre of Tacna is a teatre located in the center of Tacna, Peru.
~1220 ftNW
Museum
Tacna Courthouse, Tacna
6 min walk • The Tacna Courthouse is located in the city of Tacna in Peru. The building played an important role in transferring the town from Chile to Peru in 1929.
0.7 miNE
18°0'15"S • 70°14'30"W
Mercado 28 de Julio, Tacna
19 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zela House?

Nearby attractions include Casino Isla, Tacna (3 min walk), Tacna Historical Museum, Tacna (3 min walk), Tacna Parabolic Arch, Tacna (4 min walk), Municipal Theatre of Tacna, Tacna (4 min walk).

How to get to Zela House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zela House:

Train

Tacna (9 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Nacional de Buses Tacna (19 min walk)
Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odria (21 min walk)