Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas, Lima

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Museum, Historical place

Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

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Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas (address: Plaza San Francisco) is a place located in Lima (Lima Province province) and belongs to the category of museum, historical place.

It is situated at an altitude of 535 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 12°2'43"S latitude and 77°1'39"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Ancash (bus, 3 min walk), Los Desamparados (train, 4 min walk), Estación Presbítero Maestro (metro, 28 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: St. Peter's Church (church, 1 min walk), Monastery of San Francisco (church, 1 min walk), Government Palace (baroque architecture, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 12°2'43"S, 77°1'39"W

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Plaza San FranciscoLima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

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

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Which popular attractions are close to Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter's Church, 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 Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas:

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)