Government Palace, Lima
Also known as the House of Pizarro, the Government Palace is the official residence of the President of Peru, located on the bank of the Rimac river, overlooking the northern side of Main Square. This imposing site is graced with history and presented both strategic and spiritual importance to the ancient Incas as a former burial ground that had once housed the shrine of Taulichusco, the last chief of the Incas.
Construction of the palace was ordered by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Since then it has endured multiple renovations with the last one occurring in the 1930s, resulting from which is the current French Baroque look of the building. The project was undertaken by architects, Ricardo Malachowski of Poland and Jean Claude Sahut of France, and was overseen by Peruvian dictators.
Though the Government Palace is normally closed to public wandering, you can request a special tour through the protocol/public relations office (often with advance notice). The Changing of the Guard takes place daily at noon, visible from the plaza without any ticket. Inside, highlights include the Golden Hall and Jorge Basadre Hall among other ceremonial rooms.
Tip:
Arrive by 11:30 a.m. if you wish to catch the musical buildup. Also, at 6 p.m., watch the flag lowering ceremony at the palace gates 鈥� a quieter but dignified ritual of the day鈥檚 close.
Construction of the palace was ordered by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Since then it has endured multiple renovations with the last one occurring in the 1930s, resulting from which is the current French Baroque look of the building. The project was undertaken by architects, Ricardo Malachowski of Poland and Jean Claude Sahut of France, and was overseen by Peruvian dictators.
Though the Government Palace is normally closed to public wandering, you can request a special tour through the protocol/public relations office (often with advance notice). The Changing of the Guard takes place daily at noon, visible from the plaza without any ticket. Inside, highlights include the Golden Hall and Jorge Basadre Hall among other ceremonial rooms.
Tip:
Arrive by 11:30 a.m. if you wish to catch the musical buildup. Also, at 6 p.m., watch the flag lowering ceremony at the palace gates 鈥� a quieter but dignified ritual of the day鈥檚 close.
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Sight Name: Government Palace
Sight Location: Lima, Peru (See walking tours in Lima)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Lima, Peru (See walking tours in Lima)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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