Civic Center of Lima

The Civic Center of Lima rises 109 meters into the sky with 34 floors of raw concrete and geometric shapes near Paseo de los Heroes Navales.

Construction began in 1970 under President Fernando Belaunde's vision, but the military coup led by General Velasco Alvarado influenced its final purpose and design.

The building exemplifies the 1970s Peruvian architectural movement that emphasized monumental public structures through exposed concrete and strong geometric patterns.

The structure now functions as Real Plaza Centro Civico, containing retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and direct access to the Metropolitan bus system.

For 34 years after its completion in 1974, this governmental complex remained the tallest building in Peru, marking Lima's modernization period.

Location: Lima District

Inception: 1974

Architects: Adolfo Córdova, José García Bryce, Carlos Williams León

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Floors above the ground: 34

Elevators: 2

GPS coordinates: -12.05630,-77.03710

Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00