Sights around the center

Alameda de los Descalzos
Located in the District of El Rimac, this promenade was built in 1611 and rebuilt in 1770 with Italian marble statues and British vases. On each side of the Alameda are Colonial churches and the convent of Los Descalzos.

Cerro San Cristobal
Natural lookout point, with an impressive view of the city. One of the first "Pueblos Jovenes" (highlanders which migrated to Lima), settled here. Tours are organized from the Plaza Mayor.

Barrio Chino
It became the home for Chinese immigrants. Picturesque Chinese architecture and temples can be seen there. Excellent Chinese food is sold in "chifas" (Chinese Restaurants).

Plaza Italia
A gift from the Italian community to Lima. it has a beautiful bronze fountain dating from 1611. The church of Las Descalzas de San José (1604) with beautiful baroque scenes and Santa Ana (1550) are found here.

Parque Universitario
Plaza that served as entrance to the first University in Peru, San Marcos, founded in 1551 by the Dominican order. It has beautiful monuments and a clock tower in the middle of the plaza, which plays the National Anthem at midday.

Plaza Bolivar
Also known as Plaza of Congress. The building that housed the Court of the Holy Inquisition borders it and also the Congress of the Republic.

Parque Cultural de Lima
Inaugurated in January 2000, with an outdoor amphitheater, Japanese Garden, food court and children activities has become a new peaceful area within the Center of Lima.