Museo de Sitio Bodega y Quadra, Colonial site museum in Historic Center of Lima, Peru.
Museo de Sitio Bodega y Quadra is a site museum housed in a restored colonial house in Lima's historic center. The building contains seven exhibition rooms displaying artifacts spanning the Spanish and Republican periods of the city's past.
The building originated in the 17th century as a butcher shop owned by the Bodega y Quadra family and served various purposes over the centuries. The site was rediscovered during construction work in 2005, leading to its transformation into a museum.
The collection displays Chinese Ming dynasty porcelain and handcrafted objects that show the commerce and daily habits of colonial Lima. These items tell the story of the city's diversity and social layers during that period.
The museum is situated in a restored colonial building that is walkable and located in a lively area of the center. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the rooms have multiple levels and narrow staircases.
The building contains a stone wall that was built to protect the area from floods caused by the nearby Rimac River, showing how residents managed natural hazards. This protective structure remains visible today and demonstrates the practical engineering solutions from the colonial era.
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