Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso, Lima

Name: Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso
Address: Jr. Junin # 548, Lima, Lima 01, Peru
Telephone: 3117777

#78 among attractions in Lima

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Monumental Museum of the Inquisition and Congress is a museum in Lima, the capital of Peru. It is located in the jirón Junín, at the height of the Plaza Bolívar. It is located in the former premises of the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Lima, an ecclesiastical court with jurisdiction over religious crimes. With the end of the Viceroyalty and the beginning of the Republic, the place was occupied by the Senate and finally turned into a museum. The purpose of the museum is the investigation, conservation, exhibition and diffusion of the history of the Congress of Peru and its cultural heritage.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°2'53"S, 77°1'31"W

Address

Jr. Junin # 548Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Lima 01 Peru

Contact

3117777

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Day trips

Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Plaza de toros de Acho.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso?

Nearby attractions include Legislative Palace, Lima (1 min walk), Plaza Bolivar, Lima (2 min walk), Museo de la Inquisición, Lima (2 min walk), Museo Nacional Afroperuano, Lima (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso:

Bus

Junín • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (3 min walk)
Ancash • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (4 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (10 min walk)

Metro

Estación Miguel Grau • Lines: L1 (25 min walk)