Lima - Santo Domingo Church and Monastery

(Local Name: Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo) Built in 1540 on land given to the Dominican Friar Vincente Valverde by Francisco Pizarro, the church of Santo Domingo (Inglesia y convento de Santo Domingo) is one of the oldest and most historic in Lima. Santo Domingo is home to the remains of Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martin de Porres, who was the first black saint in the Americas, and San Jaun Masias. There is a statue of Saint Rose on display which was given to Santo Domingo by Pope Clement X.

In the monastery are tile mosaics which depict the life of Santo Domingo de Guzman, who founded the Dominican order. There is also a pleasant central garden.

The Church of Santo Domingo is located a short walk northwest of Plaza de Armas in central Lima.