Sightseeing
Archbishop's Palace Museum
📍 Archbishop's Palace Museum, Lima, Peru
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Introduction
The Archbishop's Palace (Palacio Arzobispal) stands on the north side of Lima's Plaza de Armas as the colonial primate's residence, now the Museum of Religious Art (MUNAL). Its facade is celebrated for finely carved wooden balconies — among Lima's most elegant colonial buildings — with colonial and religious paintings inside.
✨ Highlights
1
Carved balconies
Tiered wooden balconies on the facade are a hallmark of Lima colonial architecture.
2
Religious art museum
Inside MUNAL shows colonial holy paintings and silverwork.
3
Plaza's north wing
Frames the Plaza de Armas with the cathedral and government palace.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：North side of Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru
→Time needed：About 45 minutes
→Admission：Around S/15 (confirm on site)
💡 Tips
• The wooden balconies photograph best from across the plaza.
• With the cathedral and government palace on the same square — visit all.
• The interior is small; half an hour suffices.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Archbishop's Palace Museum?
The wooden balconies photograph best from across the plaza. With the cathedral and government palace on the same square — visit all.
