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Colonial Mansions
Palacio
Torre Tagle
Jr. Ucayali 363, built in 1735. Considered
the best-preserved Colonial Home in Lima.
Beautiful Moorish -influenced woodcarving
in the balconies and a lovely façade. Today
it is still used by the Foreign Ministry.
Casa de Osambela
Jr. Conde de Superunda 298. Built in 1807,
Neoclassic with five balconies and two patios.
Casa de Aliaga
Jr. de la Union 224. The oldest home on the
continent still family owned, built in 1535.
Beautiful furniture, paintings and tiles.
Casa de Pilatos
Jr. Ancash 390, one of the oldest mansions
in Lima, with one of the most beautiful Renaissance
doorways in Lima.
Casa de Riva Agüero
Camaná 459. Nineteen-century home. It has
a library and museum with the most complete
collection of Peruvian Popular Art.
Casa de la Riva
Jr. Ica 426. Elegant eighteen century balconies
, salons, and tile work. It houses the offices
of Entre Nous, a cultural association.
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