Museo de Arte Religioso

Description:

• This museum contains beautiful examples of religious art and is well worth a visit. On display are various religious and liturgical objects that illustrate the productivity of the Catholic Church during the colonial and republican periods in Peru. Visitors can admire paintings of biblical scenes and sculptures of saints, virgins, and other important Catholic figures. The collection of religious ornaments and handicrafts is also impressive. The museum is located in the city center, inside the Cathedral on the historic Plaza de Armas.
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