The capital of the Inca Empire has something to offer almost any visitor, but is particularly rich for lovers of history, archaeology and culture. Learn more below before you plan your own Cusco adventure. Introduction Cusco is only the seventh most populous city in Peru, but is the city tourists are most likely to visit […]
A review of MUCEN, the museum of Peru’s Central Bank but not a monetary or numismatic museum. Instead this is my pick of Lima’s museums for its overview of Peruvian arts and impressive interiors. MUCEN MUCEN. Short for Museo Central. This is in fact the museum of the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (Central […]
A review of a guided visit of the Casa de Aliaga, not just Lima’s oldest colonial mansion, but the oldest house in the Americas continuously occupied by the same family. Does that sound like something the Salterton Arts Review would miss? Not likely! The Casa (de) Aliaga Before my recent visit to Lima, I did […]
A review of the Museo de Sitio Bodega y Quadra, an excavated set of colonial-era buildings in Lima’s Centro Historico. This free city centre museum is not on the main tourist circuit, but perhaps should be as it gives a good understanding of the city’s past. Museo de Sitio Bodega y Quadra Many of you […]
A review of a visit to the Museo Larco, a fine private collection of pre-Hispanic art in Lima. Wonderful pieces thoughtfully displayed, but as one of Lima’s top tourists sites I found myself valuing the quiet spots the most. WARNING: some images NSFW. Origins Of The Museo Larco The most recent post here on the […]
A review of the Museo Pedro de Osma in Lima. This private collection is an exceptional introduction to the distinctive style of the Cusco School, as well as the pleasant life of Lima’s early 20th Century elite in their seaside mansions. Pedro de Osma And His Museum In my first post about my recent visit […]
Having explored key colonial-era religious sites in Lima in our last post, we now look deep beneath the city’s surface, winding back the clock to look at sites that are not just pre-Columbian, but pre-Inca as well. Who Were Peru’s Pre-Inca People? An important fact of Peru’s history to understand before you visit is that […]
Lima’s cathedral, churches and convents are a good way to get familiar with the city’s history. Together, these religious sites tell a tale of colonial authority; but also of survival of pre-Columbian beliefs in a hybrid form. Lima’s Religious Sites: Cathedral, Churches and Convents The religious landscape in Lima is a complex one. Like many […]
Lima is much more than just a jumping off point for Inca adventures. Learn what there is to see, do, eat and explore in the Peruvian capital. Introduction Get ready, the Salterton Arts Review is on tour again! Like previous excursions to Venice, Lisbon and Ljubljana, you can expect dedicated posts on some of the […]
A review of The World of Stonehenge, an epic historic exhibition on now at the British Museum. Fabulous loans and beautiful design combined with interesting subject matter. The World of Stonehenge I’m not exaggerating too much when I say that this is an epic exhibition. Epic in the broad sweep of (pre-)history it takes in. […]
