Casa de AliagavsMAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Casa de Aliaga is the choice of most reviewers compared to MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima. Casa de Aliaga ranks #10 in Lima with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Casa de Aliaga
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Jiron de la Union 224, Lima, Peru
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Lonely Planet "It may not look like much from the outside, but the interiors are lovely, with vintage furnishings and tile work. It can also be visited via organized excursions with Lima Tours." Full review
Afar Magazine "You need to make an appointment to visit, but cannot leave Lima without seeing this stunning historic home near Lima's main square." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Built in 1535 on land donated by Francisco Pizarro to Gerónimo de Aliaga, one of his co-conquistadors, the Casa de Aliaga still belongs to the latter's family." Full review
Fodor's "This stunning example of Spanish-colonial architecture a block from the Plaza de Armas was built in 1535...each room boasts a different period décor, from colonial to republican." Full review
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To visit, you must hire an officially approved guide or go as part of a city tour.
MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
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Av. Miguel Grau 1511, Barranco. L04, Lima, Peru
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Frommer's "Lima's largest art museum displays 3,000 years of Peruvian art, ranging from Chavín and Paracas ceramics and weaving to modern-day video installations." Full review
Afar Magazine "There are usually four exhibits in three glass-enclosed areas, with beautiful views of the city and nature surrounding it." Full review
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There is always something going on every Sunday, from 3-6:30 PM, you just show up and enjoy.
Fodor's "Lima's newest art museum, inaugurated in 2013, the MAC Lima was built and is run by a privately funded institute on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco." Full review
Lonely Planet "The permanent collection at MAC is a quick study but visiting exhibits, like a David Chapelle retrospective, are major draws." Full review
Frommer's "The collection of works, which spans from 1950 to the present, includes pieces from mostly Latin American artists, ranging from optical art and abstract expressionism to geometric art and pop art.
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Frommer's "The minimalist glass and cement square space, beside a reflecting pool, rotates exhibitions every 3 months. The collection of works, which spans from 1950 to the present" Full review
