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Museo Cementerio Presbítero Maestro, Lima

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#15 of 43 in Historic Sites in Lima

Tour the grounds of Museo Cementerio Presbítero Maestro, the first municipal cemetery in South America. Step into the past as you pass by ornate mausoleums, graves of important political figures, and an array of European marble sculptures. View the grandiose "Crypt of Heroes," a large mausoleum containing ossuaries, tombs, and graves holding the remains of local soldiers. See the final resting places of presidents, writers, generals, and other notable figures, or take an eerie nocturnal tour of the cemetery grounds. To find out how to plan a trip to Lima, use our trip itinerary maker.

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By Eduardo H On December 11, 2017

Aunque pequeño, el cementerio guarda a muchos personajes importantes en la historia del país, desde escritores a presidentes, se puede visitar todas las tumbas, es verdad que falta cuidar pero vale la... more »

Although small, the cemetery keeps many important figures in the history of the country, from writers to Presidents, you can visit all the tombs, true missing care but it is worth

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By Iris L On August 23, 2017

Si bien es un lugar donde descansan los que pasaron a mejor podemos apreciar en este bello lugar el trabajo artístico de múltiples escultores, que han labrado la piedra, el mármol y otros materiales c... more »

Although it is a place where rest which became best can be seen in this beautiful place the artistic work of many sculptors, who have carved the stone, marble and other materials with which have given way to sentiment that projected each of the people who I wish to pay tribute to their loved ones.

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By Marie-Claire T On July 15, 2017

Una velada diferente para pasar un 31 de octubre. Uno compra en la Beneficencia de Lima la entrada, que incluye el traslado e ingreso al Cementerio en la noche, donde presentan en tres lugares diferen... more »

A different evening for an October 31. One buys in the beneficence of Lima entry, which includes transfer and entry to the cemetery at night, where present in three different places the play Don Juan Tenorio. In addition to that it is a place full of jewels of art where you look. We went with a group of friends and we love. Super recommended

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