# HISTORIC CENTRE 7 
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988, the charming historic heart of Lima is packed with fine buildings from the colonial era.
City District 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1988
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# IGLESIA Y CONVENTO SAN FRANCISCO 6
This impressive colonial church contains a library and spectacular catacombs.
Church 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1988
by BrunoLocatelli / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Museo de Oro (Gold Museum) 6
This private museum houses fascinating gold ceremonial objects from pre-Columbian times as well as a sizable collection of different weapons from across the globe.
by Manuel González Olaechea / CC BY-SA 3.0
# PLAZA DE ARMAS 5 
Located at the heart of Lima's historic center, this broad square is lined with remarkable colonial edifices such as the cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, or the Palacio del Gobierno.
Square 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1988
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# TORRE TAGLE PALACE 5
Considered one of the most magnificent buildings in South America, this two-story building is flanked by two impressive carved wooden balconies.
Palace 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1988 | Constructed: 1730
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# SAN PEDRO CHURCH (IGLESIA DE SAN PEDRO) 5
Built by the Jesuits in the 17th-century, this Baroque church features a majestic facade, well-maintained altars decorated in gold leaf, and Moorish-style carvings.
Church 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1988
by Jonathan.adrianzen / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Cathedral of Lima 5
This beautiful cathedral, Lima’s most iconic building, contains within its walls fourteen side chapels, the tomb of the famous Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, and the museum of religious art.
Roman Catholic Cathedral Completed: 1649
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# Magic Water Circuit 4 
Opened in 2007 after a hefty investment of US$13 million, the Magic Water Circuit in Lima features thirteen illuminated fountains. It is one of the largest water fountain parks in the world.
Park with Fountains Opened: 2007
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#10 | Miraflores 4
This residential and upscale shopping district on cliffs above the ocean features modern glass-and-steel commercial buildings and some fine old colonial homes.
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#11 | Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros) 4
Built in the 19th century, the Bridge of Sighs is a wooden bridge adorned with intricate latticework, providing stunning views of the surrounding area.
by Håkan Svensson / CC BY-SA 3.0
Paracas National Reserve & Islas Ballestas 6
Paracas National Reserve, located on the southern coast of Peru, is a protected area renowned for its stunning desert landscape, rich biodiversity, and archaeological significance.
National Park 🌎 Distance from Lima: 230 km southeast
by Unukorno / CC BY-SA 3.0
