Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima

Name: Archbishop's Palace of Lima
Address: Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru
Telephone: +51 1 4275790

#36 among attractions in Lima

Museum, Palace, Architecture, Spanish colonial revival architecture

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The Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the capital of Peru, is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima. It is located on the Plaza Mayor of Lima, in the Historic Centre of Lima. ()

Local name: Palacio arzobispal de Lima Coordinates: 12°2'46"S, 77°1'47"W

Address

Plaza de ArmasLima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

Contact

+51 1 4275790

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Archbishop's Palace of Lima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Archbishop's Palace of Lima open?

Archbishop's Palace of Lima is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Archbishop's Palace of Lima?

Nearby attractions include Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, Lima (1 min walk), St. James Cathedral, Lima (1 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima (1 min walk), Museo de Arte Religioso de la Catedral de Lima, Lima (2 min walk).

How to get to Archbishop's Palace of Lima by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archbishop's Palace of Lima:

Train

Los Desamparados (5 min walk)

Bus

Junín • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (6 min walk)
Ancash • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (7 min walk)

Metro

Estación Miguel Grau • Lines: L1 (33 min walk)