The architecture is beautiful, as well as the surrounding area. Don´t be aggravated by the thousands of pigeons and kids in the square outside. The tour guide was very infomative, aswering all our questions with much detail. You aren´t allowed to take any photos which is a real drawback, although I understand their reasoning. The catacombs were ...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/11/06
This is an amazing place if you got the right guide. Visit is priceless considering all you see and learn. The impressing Library, with its hand-written huge and old books give you the welcome. A great opportunity to explore life in the Colony times, and just a few steps from the Plaza de Armas, real centre of Lima.
At first glance at the church I thought it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen with its pristine towers and magnificent architectural structures. On the outside of the church vagrant children and the homeless where out side begging for money, while little old ladies in there customary street garb were handing out flowers or stickers or ...
very nice place to visit the church is big i liked the tiles in the hall ways but if u are going just for the catacombs go to europe instead becuase i think its obvious that the other poeple reviewing this site have never been anywere besides peru. the cata combs are linked to the firehouse and congress and were toledo lives very large but what u get to view is very small so its not worth many pics
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The most beautiful musseum in the world
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/17/04
It's like coming back on time, verything it's so wonderful. A real time travel!
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My thoughs on the Cathedral in Lima
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/08/04
Don't be bothered by the many little children as you walk through the square, you may choose to buy inexpensive key chains and finger puppets on your way in. The church is huge, when I was last there you were able to take pictures but no flash please. Unlike the Cathedral in Cusco where your camera may be confiscated. Here you may view the ...
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Not to be missed
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/22/04
The catacombs of the church are one of the highlights of Lima
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