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LARCO
HERRERA
Almost 45.000 pieces, among them
gold and silver objects, weavings
and mummies are presented in this
colonial house built in 1707. Also
shown is an interesting collection
of erotic pottery.
NATIONAL
MUSEUM
A chronological collection of Peru's
different ancient cultures can be
found here. This visit would be
ideal at the beginning of your
journey in order to provide you with
some basic information on the
cultural history of Peru.
NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF ARCHEOLOGY ANTROPOLOGICAL
AND HISTORY
Recently renovated, this is one of
Lima's best museums, presenting
chronologically the different
cultures living in Peru until the
arrival of the Spaniards. Contains
an important collection of pottery,
gold, silver and weavings from the
Chavin, Mochica, Chimu, Tiwanaku and
Nasca cultures.
closed on Monday
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