St. Peter's Church, Lima

Name: St. Peter's Church
Address: Lima, Peru
Telephone: +51 1 428 3010

#75 among attractions in Lima

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Iglesia de San Pedro is the Spanish name for Saint Peter Church located in Lima, Peru. The church was completed in 1638. ()

Local name: Basílica y convento de San Pedro Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 12°2'44"S, 77°1'39"W

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Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

Contact

+51 1 428 3010

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St. Peter's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~410 ftN
Palace and official presidential residence
Government Palace, Lima
2 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...
~1160 ftW
Scenic plaza and birthplace of Lima
Plaza Mayor, Lima
6 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...
~1320 ftW
Palace
Palacio Municipal, Lima
7 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...
~1890 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
Plaza de toros de Acho, Lima
10 min walk • The Plaza de toros de Acho stands as a historic and cultural landmark in the city of Lima, Peru. This bullring, one of the oldest in the Americas, has been a center of the traditional sport of bullfighting since its construction in 1766.
~930 ftSW
Ornate Catholic church with a museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima
5 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...
~110 ftE
Baroque Catholic church with catacombs
Monastery of San Francisco, Lima
1 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...
~1340 ftSW
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.
~830 ftW
Museum, Palace, Architecture
Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima
4 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.
~910 ftSE
Square
Plaza Bolivar, Lima
5 min walk • 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.
~1370 ftW
Museum
Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, Lima
7 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.
~740 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo Nacional Afroperuano, Lima
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter's Church?

Nearby attractions include Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas, Lima (1 min walk), Monastery of San Francisco, Lima (1 min walk), Government Palace, Lima (2 min walk), Park La Muralla, Lima (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter's Church:

Bus

Ancash • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (3 min walk)
Junín • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (5 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (4 min walk)

Metro

Estación Presbítero Maestro • Lines: L1 (28 min walk)