Palacio de Torre Tagle

Palacio de Torre Tagle

Palacio de Torre Tagle
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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.
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Carlostauly
Lima, Peru8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
the architecture is very good. a good example of old lima still alive today
Written July 2, 2012
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msalazardc
Lima, Peru78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Unluckily it is not open to the public, it is the main office of the Foreign Affairs Department, but it is a beautiful house with what would be the highest achievement in baroque box balconies; typical of colonial Lima.
Written January 3, 2012
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ZZMimi
Los Angeles, CA1,441 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2012 • Couples
Prior to coming to Lima, we requested a visit to Torre Tagle Palace. Our phenomenal tour company, Lima Mentor, arranged a private tour that was one of the highlights of our time in Lima. The presevation of this historical building is a credit to Peru and provides a glimpse in to the lives of family from 1738.
Written March 10, 2012
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oso_mayor78@hotmail.com
Lurin, Peru54 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2014 • Business
Beautiful colonial house but I'm afraid it is a goverment office now so it can't be visited. Anyway if you like balconies, this place has one of the most beautiful ones in the whole country.
Written October 14, 2014
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Chinapjs
Washington DC, DC3,615 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Friends
You can still take a tour but the most beautiful and famous parts are the exterior colonial balconies and the inside the front door patio area. Also a must see on any visit to downtown Lima.
Written May 24, 2019
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finesilver
Denver, CO2,170 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Business
I really enjoyed this Palace. Our tour guide took us, no cost to go in. It is ornate, and you can walk around in it too freely. There was an art exhibit in some of the rooms. It has an open courtyard on two levels and these huge ornate cool balconies which face the street which are quite iconic to Lima.

Some great photo ops of the courtyard, the stairways, the black and white floor tiles and more. There is a cool statue in the very middle of the first floor and a wonderful carving of a lion in one corner of the first floor also.

Some of my panoramic photos of the courtyard and the staircase came out just stunning also.

I really enjoyed this place, well worth seeking out, a 15 minute look will be perfect, not to be missed if in Centro. It is near the church you are going to see anyway.
Written June 17, 2018
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Bruce H
Brisbane, Australia1,468 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Couples
The Palacio de Torre Tagle is one of the best examples of residential Lima architecture from the 18th century. Its carved wood balconies are superb.
Written September 18, 2017
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Jody H
Medellin, Colombia163 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Solo
Make a day of central Lima – San Martin, Plaza Major, some of the churches – and build in a stop at the Spanish baroque palace.

Only a few blocks from Plaza Major on Jr. Ucayali 363, this palace was built in 1735. Stand back to admire the massive wooden balconies: majestic; elegant. memorable.
Written January 17, 2017
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pavlovich123
South Orange, NJ109 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Family
This may be one of the most exciting finds in Lima. Built in the mid-eighteenth century by a Spanish nobleman it exemplifies the grace and style of colonial architecture but with a Moorish influence. The ornately carved wooden balconies that flank the entrance are simply magnificent and the interior courtyard transports you to a villa in Spain. Furnishings are original to the period, which makes this a true voyage back in time when Peru was part of the Spanish empire..
Written November 29, 2016
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Neil T
Australia249 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2016
No explanation was offered and on the following Saturday it was also closed! So I would've get too excited about checking it out. I think alot of places in Lima only cater for tour groups
Written September 26, 2016
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