Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.
At a glance
#2 of 3 Historical landmarks in Lima #6 of 8 Tourist attractions in LimaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.10
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Miguel Grau Square?
- Miguel Grau Square is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 14,922 reviews.
- How does Miguel Grau Square rank in Lima?
- Miguel Grau Square is #2 of 3 Historical landmarks in Lima by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Miguel Grau Square located?
- WXR7+3MP, Av. P.º de la República, Lima 15001, Peru — 1.5 km from the center of Lima.
The center of Lima is often skipped by most tourist but this park is beautiful. It's not touristy at all and you can get there easily riding the "metro" which is not a train or subway. It's the only government operated bus line. Very easy just grab it to "estación central" and you are right there. We saw a few interesting birds including a huge group of green and yellow birds that looked like they should be in a jungle. There was also a great market that is promoting bio diversity and clean agriculture with added ancestral customs. You can buy directly from the grower and all stamped so you can take it to the US or Europe. We had a great time and felt very safe.
Great, beautiful buildings, although hard to get an Uber there
This square is very busy, there are many people in its surroundings. Much commerce and also risks of being robbed, so be careful with your cell phone.
Es un bonito monumento sobre nuestro heroe. La zona alrededor es de primera. The place is a monument for Grau, Navy national heroe. The area shows the art school, Italian museum, Army museum and the Justice Palace, there is also a small boulevard in the name of Christofer Columbus.
As with all of the plazas and parks, this one is situated in the middle of a high traffic area. While it's a good use of the land, but because it is in the center of a high traffic area, it's not exactly a tranquil area. So, ultimately it is not worth visiting unless you find yourself walking around and happen to be in the area.
The square was inaugurated on October 28, 1946, during the government of President José Luis Bustamante y Rivero. Towards the Paseo Colón a tribune was set up for the guests (officials, diplomats, etc.) who were received by a special commission chaired by Captain Arturo Jiménez Pacheco.
It is named in honor of the maximum Peruvian hero, Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario, who during the Pacific War was commander of Monitor Huáscar and participated in several battles against the Chilean Navy, dying in the combat of Angamos.
It is an important square that you will see when you are reaching the center of Lima. I suggest that you only pass by car as there is a lot of traffic in the area and it is difficult to take photos. Admiral Miguel Grau is very important to the history of Peru.
It is named in honor of the maximum Peruvian hero, Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario, who during the Pacific War was commander of Monitor Huáscar and participated in several battles against the Chilean Navy, dying in the combat of Angamos.
It is an important square that you will see when you are reaching the center of Lima. I suggest that you only pass by car as there is a lot of traffic in the area and it is difficult to take photos. Admiral Miguel Grau is very important to the history of Peru.
This plaza is full of history. The church and nearby San Franciscan monastery were built in the 1600's. The residence of the Peruvian president is adjacent to the plaza. There are many things to see and do.
The plaza is very long and big. Many beautiful buildings here maybe the Peru government hall among them.
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