The construction of Santo Domingo Cathedral was estimated to be around 1540. Inside the church, visitors will admire relics of Saint Rose of Lima. Santo Domingo's towers, chapel, and other elements of religious architecture are considered the best preserved in all of Lima.

Alameda Chabuca Granda is a viewpoint which offers a fantastic view of the Rímac River, Cerro San Cristóbal, as well as colonial mansions of the Vice-royalty. The Alameda Chabuca Granda also includes three amphitheaters that perform local Creole music.

The Government Palace of Peru is situated in the historical center of Lima, well known by locals as Mayor Square. The palace attracts tourists due to its beautiful architecture with grandiose French Baroque influences. The Government Palace also profiles statues made in the Colonial style.

The Basilica Cathedral of Lima is a majestic Roman Catholic cathedral, also situated in the historical Plaza Mayor. The cathedral was built in the 16th century, and has since been rebuilt several times. However, despite all of the remodeling, the cathedral has still managed to keep its colonial structure and facade.

The Monastery of San Francisco is famous for its architecture. The monastery is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage and is easily the most majestic of Lima's colonial-era churches. San Francisco Church is located just off the Plaza de Armas. Tourists should spend some time at the religious museum located inside the Monastery of San Francisco.

The National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru is the oldest museum in this great nation. You do not want to skip past this special museum, as it offers information on all the historical periods of Peru. Tourists will study precious cultural patrimony, including ceramics, metals, and organic material from the pre-Hispanic period.

Inquisition Museum, set in Plaza Bolívar, is one of the most popular and important museums in Lima. The museum building is the old house of the Inquisition from 1570 to 1820. The museum reveals to visitors, dark dungeon cells which were once the residences of the accused awaiting punishment.

Torre Tagle Palace was inspired by Spanish Baroque architecture, built in Sevillian style with Mudejar features. The materials used to construct Torre Tagle Palace arrived from Spain and other American countries. The finely made dark wooden balconies make the palace different from other mansions in the area.

The gorgeous church known as Merced Church, represents Moorish style architecture. The magnificent gold-leaf altar was designed by the famous Bernardo de Legarda. Another one of the splendid sites at the church are the oil paintings from Víctor Mideros, one of the greatest Ecuadorian artists of the 20th century. Merced Church also features a stone fountain with the Neptune sculpture and the 17th-century sun clock.

Lima Art Museum can hold its own with the greatest Peruvian art museums in the world. The Lima Art Museum displays paintings from the colonial period to the present day. Visitors will also enjoy a collection of woodcarvings and furniture. Last but not least, the museum provides a nice gift shop, coffee shop, and even a movie theater.

Park of the Reserve was constructed in a neo-classical style. The area highlights a wide number of Peruvian sculptures, none more special than the Magical Fountain. The fountain is part of the world's biggest fountain complex. Inside the complex, tourists will treat themselves to 13 thematic fountains, including a few that are interactive or light up the sky at night. The Magical Fountain tosses water 80 meters high in the air. The Park of the Reserve is a must see, as the designs of the fountains are incredibly creative.