Cathedral of Lima
Catedral de Lima
A Baroque and Neoclassical cathedral on the east side of Plaza de Armas, home to the tomb of conqueror Francisco Pizarro and an exquisite carved wooden choir.
Begun in 1535, the cathedral has been rebuilt several times after earthquakes, and its facade has two bell towers. Its side chapels display colonial-era religious paintings and gilded altarpieces, and the chapel to the right of the entrance holds the remains of Francisco Pizarro, the founder of the city. Admission is about 30 soles, which includes the Museum of Religious Art and the Archbishop's Palace. On Sunday mornings, the cathedral is open only for Mass. It can be paired with the noon changing of the guard at the Government Palace.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; Sat 10:00–13:00
Nearby sights
- Historic Centre / Plaza Mayor
- Casa de Aliaga
- Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo
- San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
- Barrio Chino & Mercado Central
- Plaza San Martín & Jirón de la Unión
- Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)
- Cerro San Cristóbal