Municipal Theater, Lima

#93 among attractions in Lima

Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema

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Facts and practical information

The Teatro Municipal de Lima is a theatre and concert hall in Lima, Peru. It is home to the National Symphony Orchestra of Peru. The building was inaugurated in 1920 as the Teatro Forero. It was later bought by the Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima in 1929 and renamed Teatro Municipal. ()

Local name: Teatro Municipal de Lima Coordinates: 12°2'47"S, 77°2'6"W

Address

Jr. Ica 377Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima 1 Peru

Contact

632-1300

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Municipal Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Casa de Osambela, Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced.

~1610 ftE
Scenic plaza and birthplace of Lima
Plaza Mayor, Lima
8 min walk • The Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas, stands as the historical heart of Lima, Peru. This iconic square is not only a central gathering place but also a testament to the city's colonial past. It is here that Francisco Pizarro founded Lima in 1535, and the...
~1480 ftE
Palace
Palacio Municipal, Lima
8 min walk • The Palacio Municipal, a grandiose palace located in the heart of Lima, Peru, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical and political legacy. This majestic building serves as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima, functioning as the...
~1300 ftNE
Museum, Hispanic colonial architecture, History museum
Casa de Osambela, Lima
7 min walk • The Casa de Osambela is a building built during the colonial era of Peru. It stands on the old Novitiate of the Dominican fathers, destroyed by the earthquake of 1746, and part of the garden, facing the Calle de la Veracruz in the historic center of the city of Lima.
~1300 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Lima
7 min walk • The Minor Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced is a Roman Catholic church located in Lima, Peru. It was designed in the Baroque style known as Churrigueresque. The church was built under the supervision of Friar Miguel de Orenes in 1535.
~1050 ftSE
Street
Jirón de la Unión, Lima
6 min walk • The Jirón de la Unión, or Union Street, is a pedestrian street located in the Historic Centre of Lima, part of the capital of Peru.
~470 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of San Agustín, Lima
3 min walk • The Basilica and Convent of San Agustín is located in the historic centre of Lima, in front of the square of the same name, and a few blocks from the Plaza Mayor of the capital. Its care is, since its foundation, run by the Augustinian friars, and belongs to the Province of Our Lady of Grace of Peru.
~1590 ftNE
Museum
Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, Lima
8 min walk • The Casa de Correos y Telegrafos is the central post office of the city of Lima, Peru. The building is located in the Historic center of Lima near the Plaza Mayor. The building was constructed in 1897 in a French architectural style. Additionally, the building houses the National Postal and Philatelic Museum.
~380 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Segura, Lima
2 min walk • The Teatro Manuel Ascencio Segura is a theatre and concert hall in Lima, Peru. First built in 1615, it is considered the oldest theatre in Latin America.
~740 ftSE
12°2'50"S • 77°1'60"W
Museo de Arte y Tradiciones Populares, Lima
4 min walk • Museum
~1500 ftNE
12°2'39"S • 77°1'54"W
Museo Convento de Santo Domingo, Lima
8 min walk • Museum, Monastery
~1530 ftNE
12°2'41"S • 77°1'52"W
Casa de la Gastronomía, Lima
8 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Municipal Theater?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Segura, Lima (2 min walk), Church of San Agustín, Lima (3 min walk), Museo de Arte y Tradiciones Populares, Lima (4 min walk), Iglesia Las Nazarenas, Lima (5 min walk).

How to get to Municipal Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Municipal Theater:

Bus

Huancavelica • Lines: 303, 306 (4 min walk)
Ica • Lines: 301, 302, 303, 306, 412 (4 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (12 min walk)