Mansions and Palaces of Lima

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In the early colonial times, Lima was the most important city in the continent and was home to memorable palaces and mansions, built with the best materials of the time. Remarkable are the balconies that dress the exterior of these buildings.

Goyeneche House

DESCRIPTION House of true traditional Lima category. It is deduced by the shield, as year of the inauguration 1771, by its owners, the gentlemen Cavero…

House of Admiral Miguel Grau

Navy Museum DESCRIPTION The purpose of this museum is to render permanent worship to the memory of the great Admiral Miguel Grau. This museum, recreated…

Osambela Mansion

One of the most recognized icons of Lima's Historic Center are the balconies of the houses of the old Lima aristocracy (such as the Osambela…

Government Palace of Peru

The Government Palace of Peru is one of the country's most important buildings, not only because of its political implications and serving as the seat…

Torre Tagle Palace

One of the finest examples of colonial architecture in Lima is located very close to the Plaza Mayor. It is the Torre Tagle Palace, which…