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The Museums in Arequipa are major tourist attractions in Arequipa. Arequipa is an ancient city and is a popular tourist destination. The historical buildings, ancient relics and diverse culture have led to the foundation of a variety of Museums in Arequipa.
There are a varied range of Arequipa Museums. The museums make tourists have a feel of the ancient history, tradition and culture of the city. Travelers can observe and study various artifacts, historical relics and ancient specimens in the museums in Arequipa. Other than the regional artifacts, the museums also exhibit well known historical and cultural specimens of countries across the world. Some of the well known Museums in Arequipa:
Museo Santuarios Andinos (Museum of Andean Sanctuaries): It is a major point of interest and draws lots of tourists. It is a history museum and consists of relics and artifacts from the Inca period and other periods.
Museo Santury: It is a museum featuring the relics of Andean dynasties. There are lots of artifacts and souvenirs. The museum also arranges video shows and work shops.
San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery: It is a major monastery which also has a museum. It consists of an art museum which showcases various ancient religious relics and specimens. There is also a library which stocks various religious articles and books.
Monasterio de la Recoleta: It is a 17th century convent whish has been now transformed into a museum. It consists of ancient relics like mummies, masks, souvenirs and literary artifacts.
Museo Historico Municipal Guillermo Zegarra Meneses: It is a navy museum and consists of artifacts from the Arequipa revolution.
The museums in Arequipa are also major attractions of Arequipa tours. Government as well as private agencies organize tours to the various museums in the city. The tour mostly starts in the afternoon and ends in the evening. The tours range from luxury tours to reasonable ones.
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