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10 Architectural Buildings in Lima That You Shouldn't Miss
Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
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1. Palacio de Torre Tagle
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Built in 1735 by the Marquis of Torre Tagle, this handsome building is considered to be the best surviving colonial house in Lima with its superb carved balconies, magnificent doors and a courtyard surrounded by rooms and ironwork.
2. Archbishops Palace
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4.5 based on 324 reviews
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Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At a corner of "Plaza de Armas" and sided by the "Parroquia del Sagrario", stands the "Palacio Arzobispal", the official residence of the Archbishops of Lima. It was inaugurated in 1924 and was projected by the Polish-Peruvian architect Ricardo de Jaxa Malachowski, the same architect of the neighboring "Palacio de Gobierno". The neo-colonial building is ornamented with beautiful cedar balconies, a monumental baroque façade, many different entrances and, above the main gate, the coat of arms of Lima's Archdiocese is displayed. Inside, a magnificent staircase and important paintings related to Lima and Cusco's art schools. Guided visits are possible. Enjoy!
3. House of Osambela
4. Balcones de Lima
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4.5 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
While visiting Lima and its magnificent "Centro Histórico", locally known as "Cercado de Lima", these intricate cedar wood structures - the "Balcones" - will certainly catch your eyes and attention. There are more than 1,600 balconies leaning over the narrow streets and squares of the "Centro Histórico", bringing harmony and originality to this part of Lima, an Unesco appointed, since 1988, "World Heritage Site"! Local authorities are making strong efforts to preserve the beautiful cedar wood balconies, witnesses of the old Spanish colonial times. Enjoy!
5. Edificio Rimac
6. Palacio de la Union
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At Lima's "Plaza de Armas" (also known as "Plaza Mayor"), the very heart of its historical center, you will find many outstanding buildings. "Palacio de la Unión" is one of them! Built in 1942, in the Spanish-Peruvian neocolonial style, it has awesome wood balconies facing the green lawns and manicured gardens of the square. It belongs to a private social club - "Club de la Unión" - and is not opened to visitors, unless invited by one of its associates. Take your time and stroll along "Palacio de la Unión" and the other famous buildings at "Plaza de Armas", such as the "Palacio de Gobierno", "Palacio Municipal de Lima", "Palacio Arzobispal", "Parroquia del Sagrario" and the unforgettable "Catedral de Lima", all part of the "Centro Historico de Lima", a Unesco appointed, since 1988, "World Heritage Site"! Enjoy!
7. Palacio Arzobispal De Lima
8. El Congreso
9. Domos Art
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
10. Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)
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4.0 based on 769 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At the Northern side of Lima's "Plaza de Armas", an impressive building will catch immediately your attention. This Peru's "Palacio de Gobierno" - where the country's president lives and works. This very same site, in 1535, was chosen by Spanish "Conquistador" Francisco Pizarro, the founder of Lima, for the construction of his own house. Since then, the palace is known as "Casa de Pizarro" ("House of Pizarro", in English). Along the centuries and after a few earthquakes, the palace has been built and rebuilt on many occasions. The actual building, featuring neo-baroque and neo-plateresque architectural characteristics, dates from the beginning of the 20th century and was projected by Ricardo de Jaxa Malachowski, a Polish-Peruvian architect (also responsible for the "Palacio Arzobispal de Lima"). Everyday, at noon, at the esplanade in front of the palace, the ceremony of the "Changing of the Guard" takes place, with a brass band playing the famous "El Condor Pasa" as a military march. Visiting the palace's interior is possible, but only on Saturdays and Sundays mornings, with previous bookings during the week. Enjoy!
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