Osambela House, Colonial mansion in Lima, Peru.
The four-story Osambela House exhibits neoclassical architecture with five street-facing balconies and an octagonal lookout point at its summit.
Spanish merchant Martin de Osambela built this residence between 1803 and 1805 on land purchased from the Basilica of Santo Domingo.
The building currently houses the Peruvian Academy of Language and serves as a regional office for Ibero-American cultural education.
Located at coordinates -12.0439, -77.0326 in Lima District, the house maintains its original indigo blue color following restoration work from 1982.
Unlike traditional colonial houses with deep room arrangements, this mansion features rooms parallel to the street, creating an extensive facade.
Location: Lima
Location: Lima province
Inception: 1803
Architectural style: neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: -12.04418,-77.03272
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:41
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