Museo de la Inquisición, Lima

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Museo de la Inquisición (address: Abancay, Lima 15001) is a place located in Lima (Lima Province province) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 551 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 12°2'53"S latitude and 77°1'35"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo de la Inquisición is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Junín (bus, 1 min walk), Los Desamparados (train, 9 min walk), Estación Miguel Grau (metro, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Plaza Bolivar (square, 1 min walk), Legislative Palace (neoclassical architecture, 2 min walk), Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 12°2'53"S, 77°1'35"W

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Abancay, Lima 15001Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

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Museo de la Inquisición – 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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Which popular attractions are close to Museo de la Inquisición?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Bolivar, 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 (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo de la Inquisición by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de la Inquisición:

Bus

Junín • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (1 min walk)
Ancash • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (4 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (9 min walk)

Metro

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