Castillo Rospigliosi, Gothic palace in Santa Beatriz, Lima, Peru.
The stone castle exhibits Gothic architecture with a symmetrical facade, pointed arches, and decorative elements influenced by medieval European designs.
Doctor Carlos Rospigliosi Vigil, descended from an Italian family, constructed this palace in 1929 during the government of Augusto B. Leguía.
The Aeronautical Museum inside the castle displays collections of paintings, sculptures, and artifacts from Peruvian aviation pioneers like Jorge Chávez.
The palace stands at Manuel del Pino Street 488 in Santa Beatriz district and functions as the headquarters of the Air War Academy.
The original plans included a moat and drawbridge, intended for a visit from King Alfonso XIII of Spain that never materialized.
Location: Lima
Inception: 1929
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: -12.07850,-77.03300
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:32
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