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Casa de Oquendo
Casa de Oquendo is a 19th-century house with a lookout tower from where you can see the port in Callao.
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Casa de Ricardo Palma
The Casa de Ricardo Palma was the home of the Peruvian author of that name from 1913 until his death in 1919.
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Fuerte Real Felipe
This historic fort at Fuerte Real Felipe was built in 1747 to guard the coast against pirates and corsairs, and is where the Spanish royalists made their last stand during the battles of independence in the 1820s. It still houses a small military contingent, complete with an assault course and the soldiers' fútbol (soccer) pitch. Visits are by guided tours in Spanish only. Note that the nearby dock area is a rough neighborhood.
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Palacio de Gobierno
The exquisitely balconied Palacio Arzobispal (Archbishop's Palace) to the left of the cathedral in Plaza de Armas is a relatively modern building, dating to 1924. On the northeast side, the Palacio de Gobierno was built in 1937 and is the residence of Peru's president. A handsomely uniformed presidential guard is on duty here all day; the ceremonial changing of the guard takes place at noon.
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Palacio Torre Tagle
Built in 1735, the famous Palacio Torre Tagle is the best surviving colonial mansion in Lima, with striking carved wooden balconies that demonstrate a Moorish influence. It now contains the offices of the Foreign Ministry, so entry on weekdays is prohibited or restricted to the patio. On some Saturdays, a tip to the caretaker may allow you access to the fine rooms and balconies upstairs. More extensive preorganized visits need to be arranged with the oficina cultural.
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