Peru to Paris

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and laying on the desert coast, Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. This beautiful city is nestled in thew valleys of Chillon, Rimac and Lurin Rivers. The history of this place traces back to pre-Columbian era. Mounted at an elevation of 1,600ft above the mean sea level, the land comprises clusters of isolated hills. Despite its location in the tropics and desert, Lima has a climate that is pleasantly mild. Lima abounds with structures that were built during 16th, 17th and further centuries. Raised in 16th century, Iglesia de Santo Domingo and its monasteries are beautiful masterpieces. Casa Aliaga and Santuario de Santa Rosa de Lima are two magnificent structures built during 5th and 17th centuries respectively. Then there are two historical mansions, Casa de la Riva and Casa Pilatos, which feature wooden balconies, elegant patio and antique furnishing. The land has one important archaeological site, Pachacamac; this is a pre-Columbian citadel built around AD 100. Other one is Huaca Huallamarca that dates to AD 200 to AD 500. Lima has a large number of museums, each one of them featuring distinct style of building, unique patterning, dating to different centuries. Decorated with subtle carving, ceramic insertions, ornate ceilings, complex weaving, and so much more the structures make the visitors spellbound. Cast a look at Museo Rafael Larco Herrea, Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Museo Taurino, Museo de Historia Natural and Convento de Los Descalzos. Apart from historical, there are numerous galleries that display art by contemporary artists, academics, collection of artifacts and mosaics. Visit Museo de Arte de Lima, Museo de Arte Italiano and cAsa de Riva Aguero. The city offers to the visitors so many options for entertainments. There are bars, live music centres, clubs, pubs, beer halls, chillouts, cinema and gay or lesbian counters. Cast in different theme, decorated with artistic decor, the bars and clubs dish out the lip smacking food and delicious drinks. Juanito's, Tai Lounge, Media Naranja, Wahios, Tequila Rocks, Teatriz and Senor Frogs are few favored places. Lima is also a great place to go on shopping spree. Wayo Whilar, La Mar and La Casa de la Mujer Artesana Manuela Ramos are few famous shopping complexes. Book online affordable travel packages to Lima from MakeMyTrip.com. Being India's leading online travel portal, you can get here cheap flight tickets, affordable hotel bookings, choicest of destinations and much more.

Here comes the magic land of love and romance; beauty and grandness initiate from here. Located on the north-bending arc of the river Seine, Paris is the capital and largest city of France. The city lies in northern France, at the heart of lle-de-France region. The land is characterized by Western European Oceanic climate. Overall the climate of Paris is mild and wet. The architecture of Paris is mostly of contemporary age, mid-19th century urban re-development. Tagged as a masterpiece, Grande Pyramide is the 21m-high glass pyramid that serves as the main entrance to the Louvre. The model was designed by Chinese-born American architect IM Pei. Another model is Église du Dôme; is one of the fantastic religious edifices built during the rule of Louis XIV. The art piece has a glimmering golden dome. In its center, there are located 6 coffins which are fitted into one another. Other beauteous contemporary art pieces are Immeuble des Bons Enfants, Les Orgues de Flandre and Pavillon de l’Arsenal. Paris houses some of the world's best museums. Encased in wonderful mid-17th century Hotel Sale, Musee Picasso is a great museum which showcases art collections. Musee de la Defense displays a storehouse of skillful drawings, architectural plans and other scale models that are dating from 17th century. Other magnificent museums which provide the visitors broad glimpses into city's ancient and historic eras are Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Memorial de la Shoah, Musee Jean Moulin and Grande Galerie de I'Evolution. City has no less number of historic monuments that bespeak the city's demolitions and re-births. Conciergerie is 14th century main prison during the Reign of Teror. Flame of Liberty Memorial is a bronze sculpture of 19th century. Rest bewitching constructions are Sorbonne, Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation, Tours de Notre Dame and Bourse de Commerce. Paris is famous all over the world for its sights and attractions. Eiffel Tower, Musee du Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, Basilique du Sacre-Coeur and Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris. Already displayed by Hollywood movies, Paris is a city of love and romance with an amazing nightlife, that can make anyone fall in love. City abounds in Bar, Live Music centres, Cafes, Pubs, Cocktail Bars and Clubs. Book online the cheap travel packages to Paris from MakeMyTrip.com. This is India's leading travel portal and you can find here cheap flight tickets, affordable hotels, and chosen destination. With MakeMyTrip you get to spend within your budget and travel as per your style.