Government Palace, Lima Attractions - My Peru Guide
General Info

Government Palace

 

Building Time Period & Architectural Style: Construction started in 1921 and ended in 1938. The Government Palace has Neo-Colonial and Neo-Baroque styles (right side of the building looking from the main square and the front side, respectively).

Operational Info:

  • Days: Monday to Friday (It can be closed at any time due to government agenda changes.)
  • Hours: 09:00 to 13:00 hours
  • Entrance Ticket: Free (Visitors need to register with a formalletter to "Oficina de Turismo de Palacio" (Tourism Office of the Palace) located in Jiron de la Union s/n, Palacio de Gobierno at least one week in advance to the visit (a travel agency should be contacted for this)
  • Phone number: (511) 427-9647
Location

Location

 

Location: Main Square of Lima (Lima Downtown), District of Lima, Lima Province and Region.

Distance from Lima Downtown: 0 kilometers - 0 minutes by private transportation.

Highlights
Government Palace, Lima Attractions - My Peru Guide

Highlights

 
  • 1 hour is usually needed to visit all opened rooms. If a guide is hired, this visit can take longer.
  • It is also known as "La Casa de Pizarro"because it is located on the spot that the conqueror Francisco Pizarro chose for the governor's (his) house. Later, it was designated as the house of the Viceroy. Nowadays, it is home to the President of Peru.
  • During "La Guerra del Pacifico" (War of the Pacific) in 1878, the Government Palace was sacked by the Chilean Army.
  • In 1921 a major fire destroyed the facade that faces the Main Square. This facade was inaugurated in 1938, the design having been done by French architects.
  • The changing of the guard starts every day at 1 1 :45 hours. You won't want to miss it!
Tips
Government Palace, Lima Attractions - My Peru Guide

Tips

 

Restrictions:

  • Photos are not allowed inside the building.

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