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National University of San Marcos

The National University of San Marcos (Spanish: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, UNMSM) is the most important and respected higher-education institution in Peru. Its main campus, the University City, is located in Lima. It was chartered on May 12, 1551 by a royal decree signed by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, which makes it the oldest officially established university in the Americas and, as such, one of the oldest universities in the world.

Located at -12.0583, -77.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National University of San Marcos, Education in Lima, Universities in Peru, 1551 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1550s, Neoclassical architecture in Peru, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru, National universities

Estadio Universidad San Marcos

The Estadio Universidad Nacional Mayor San Marcos is a multi-purpose stadium located in Lima, Peru, belonging to the National University of San Marcos. It was inaugurated on May 13, 1951, with a seating capacity of 70,000 and covers an area of 48,782 m². Safety measures have been taken and they have reduced the maximum to 43,000 for the safety of the public. The stadium is used by several Second Division teams who do not have a home ground.

Located at -12.057, -77.075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Peru, National University of San Marcos, CD Universidad San Marcos, Multi-purpose stadiums in Peru, Sport in Lima, Buildings and structures in Lima

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (Spanish: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, PUCP) is a private university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 by Catholic priest Father Jorge Dintilhac SS. CC as Peru's first non-profit private institution of higher learning. Academically, PUCP ranks alternatively as first, second or third in Peru. In July 2012, the Holy See withdrew from the university the right under canon law to use the titles Catholic and Pontifical in its name.

Located at -12.0694, -77.0794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Historic Centre of Lima

Located principally in the city centre or Cercado de Lima and Rímac areas, the Historic Centre of Lima is among the most important tourist destinations in Peru.

Located at -12.0514, -77.0431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lima, Colonial Peru, World Heritage Sites in Peru, Visitor attractions in Lima, Historic centres, History of Lima

Estadio Alberto Gallardo

Estadio Alberto Gallardo is a football stadium in the San Martín de Porres District of Lima, Peru, current home ground of the football club Sporting Cristal. The stadium was built in the 1960s along the Rímac River for local football use and originally named Estadio San Martín de Porres. Many clubs playing in the Primera División, Segunda División, and district leagues of San Martín de Porres were among the many tenants the stadium had.

Located at -12.038, -77.045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Peru, Sporting Cristal, Sport in Lima, Multi-purpose stadiums in Peru, Buildings and structures in Lima

El Campo de Marte

The Campo de Marte is one of the largest parks in the metropolitan area of Lima, capital city of Peru. Similar in size to Parque de la Exposición and Parque de la Reserva. Campo de Marte originally was part of Exposición and later a horse racetrack, the Hipódromo de Santa Beatriz, in operation from 1903 to 1938.

Located at -12.0683, -77.0414 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Lima, Visitor attractions in Lima

Larco Museum

The Larco Museum (Spanish: Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera) is a privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art, located in the Pueblo Libre District of Lima, Peru. The museum is housed in an 18th century vice-royal building built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 4,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is well known for its gallery of pre-Columbian erotic pottery.

Located at -12.0723, -77.0708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Coliseo Amauta

Coliseo Amauta is the biggest multi-use indoor arena in Peru, located in the southern zone of the Lima District in Lima-Peru. The arena has a capacity for 20,000 people, which can vary depending on use. It originally opened in 1968. It was the most important arena in Peru, today it has been left to its luck, no one gives care to this arena.

Located at -12.0546, -77.0632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Lima, Event venues established in 1968, Indoor arenas in Peru, Sport in Lima