Quinta de Presa, Colonial mansion in Rímac, Peru
Quinta de Presa is a two-story mansion in Rímac featuring Baroque design with French influences and light-colored exterior surfaces. The estate was laid out as a country retreat with multiple rooms and spaces arranged around the main building.
The land began as a mill owned by Isabel de la Presa starting in 1727, but was later transformed by Pedro José Carrillo de Albornoz into a recreational residence. This conversion took place during the height of colonial wealth and power among Lima's upper class.
The mansion reflects the taste of wealthy Lima's colonial elite, who admired European designs and adapted them using local craftsmanship and materials. The rooms were arranged as a retreat where the upper class could escape the bustle of city life.
The property is currently undergoing restoration work and remains closed to visitors, with funding from heritage conservation organizations. Travelers should check ahead for current access status and any future opening plans before making a visit.
This mansion is the only French Baroque country house built in the Rímac district during colonial times. This rare architectural style makes it an unusual example of how the elite experimented with foreign design trends in their private estates.
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