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Palacio Torre Tagle
(Ucayali 363; closed Sat & Sun)
The most immaculate of Lima's historic
casonas
was
completed in 1735, with its ornate baroque portico (the best one in Lima) and striking
Moorish-style balconies. Unfortunately, it is now home to Peru's Foreign Ministry, so
entry is restricted. Groups and educational organizations, however, can request a tour in
advance via the
oficina cultural
( 311-2400)
.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Casa Aliaga
(
http://casadealiaga.com
;
Jirón de la Unión 224; 9:30am-1pm, 2:30-5:45 Mon-Fri)
Innocuously tucked on a side street by the post office is Casa Aliaga, which stands on land
given in 1535 to Jerónimo de Aliaga, one of Pizarro's followers, and which has been oc-
cupied by 16 generations of his descendants. It may not look like much from the outside,
but the interiors are lovely, with vintage furnishings and tile work. It can also be visited
via organized excursions with Lima Tours (
Click here
)
.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Casa de la Riva
(Ica 426; admission S5; 10am-1pm & 2-4pm Mon-Fri)
This handsome, 18th-century
mansion features beautiful wooden balconies, an elegant patio and period furnishings.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Casa de Oquendo
( 427-7987; Conde de Superunda 298; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat)
Two
blocks to the north of the Casa de la Riva, the cornflower blue Casa de Oquendo is a ram-
shackle turn-of-the-19th-century house (in its time, the tallest in Lima) with a creaky
lookout tower that, on a clear day, has views of Callao. Arrange tours for small groups
ahead of time with a suggested donation.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Casa de Riva-Aguero
HISTORIC BUILDING
