Museo Del Congreso y la Inquisicion

Top 1% of attractions in Lima
8/10

3 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"Visit the torture chambers of the Spanish Inquisition, where life-size exhibits illustrate methods of extracting "confessions" from prisoners accused of crimes against the Catholic Church." Full review
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You can only visit the museum on hourly tours, and they offer just a few tours in English per day, so you'll want to reserve ahead of time
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Lima's Holy Inquisition sat from 1584 to the late 18C...the visitor enters into a sort of wax museum of torture. In the excavated basement you will be able to see the old cells and their iron bars. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Take note of the intricately carved ceiling of the Tribunal room, which was home to the National Senate during republican times. " Full review


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