Plaza Bolivar, Lima

Name: Plaza Bolivar
Address: Avenida Abancay, Lima, 15001, Peru

#55 among attractions in Lima

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The Plaza Bolivar is also known as the Plaza of Congress or Plaza of the Inquisition as it is surrounded by the Legislative Palace which is the seat of the Congress of Peru, and the site of the former Tribunal of the Inquisition. It is located in the Barrios Altos neighborhood of the Historic Center of Lima, the capital of Peru. It is located at the second block of Abancay avenue, three blocks east of the Plaza Mayor of Lima. ()

Local name: Plaza Bolívar Coordinates: 12°2'51"S, 77°1'34"W

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Avenida AbancayLima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima 15001 Peru

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Plaza Bolivar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Monastery of San Francisco, Palacio de Torre Tagle.

~1240 ftN
Palace and official presidential residence
Government Palace, Lima
7 min walk • The Government Palace of Peru, also known as the "House of Pizarro," is a grand edifice located in the historic center of Lima. This stately building serves as the official residence and office of the President of Peru, and it stands as a symbol of political power...
~1360 ftW
Ornate Catholic church with a museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima
7 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Lima, Peru, stands the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, a monumental testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. Renowned for its Spanish colonial beauty and religious...
~890 ftNW
Baroque Catholic church with catacombs
Monastery of San Francisco, Lima
5 min walk • The Monastery of San Francisco is a historic and architectural treasure nestled in the heart of Lima, Peru. This colonial-era church and convent, dating back to the late 16th century, is renowned for its stunning baroque style and intricate catacombs that lie beneath...
~1270 ftW
Government building in a historic palace
Palacio de Torre Tagle, Lima
7 min walk • The Palacio de Torre Tagle is a building built during the colonial era of Peru that currently serves as the main headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru.
~1380 ftW
Museum, Palace, Architecture
Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima
7 min walk • 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.
~300 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo Nacional Afroperuano, Lima
2 min walk • The National Afro-Peruvian Museum is a museum dedicated to the acquisition, preservation and exhibition of objects related to the history of African descendants in Peru.
~760 ftSE
12°2'56"S • 77°1'28"W
La Casa Nacional de Moneda, Lima
4 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
~1620 ftNW
Architecture
Balconies of Lima, Lima
8 min walk • The balconies of Lima are items of cultural heritage built during the Viceroyalty of Peru and the Republic of Peru. Most of these balconies are of the Viceroyalty period, built in the late 17th and 18th centuries, are located in the Historic Center of Lima.
~1480 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, Lima
8 min walk • The Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas is a church in Lima and is the site of the Peruvian Catholic procession of the Lord of Miracles, Señor de los Milagros, who is also the patron of the city.
~830 ftSW
12°2'58"S • 77°1'38"W
Centro Comercial La Concepción, Lima
5 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
~1250 ftSW
Library
National Library of Peru, Lima
7 min walk • The National Library of Peru is the national library of Peru, located in Lima. It is the country's oldest and most important library. Like the majority of Peruvian libraries, it is a non-circulating library. It has two branches. The old building is on Abancay Avenue and the modern building is on Javier Prado Avenue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza Bolivar?

Nearby attractions include Museo de la Inquisición, Lima (1 min walk), Legislative Palace, Lima (2 min walk), Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso, Lima (2 min walk), Museo Nacional Afroperuano, Lima (2 min walk).

How to get to Plaza Bolivar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza Bolivar:

Bus

Junín • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (2 min walk)
Ancash • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (3 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (8 min walk)

Metro

Estación Miguel Grau • Lines: L1 (26 min walk)