Basilica and Convent of San Pedro
Lima, Peru


The Basilica and Convent of Saint Peter, formerly known as Basilica of Saint Paul (Spanish: Basílica de San Pablo de Lima) after the school of the same name, is a Catholic church located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru.

 

Completed in 1638 as part of the former College of Saint Paul (Spanish: Colegio Máximo de San Pablo de Lima), it is administered by the Jesuits and it was created Basilica as part of the Archdiocese of Lima. In this church, Sacred Heart of Jesus is venerated.