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Casa Urquiaga, Neoclassical mansion in Trujillo, Peru

The Casa Urquiaga features Doric columns, wrought iron windows, and three courtyards with distinct architectural elements, including a central fountain and ornate galleries.

In 1604, the Trujillo Council selected this residence to host Viceroy Gaspar de Zuniga y Acevedo, and later Simon Bolivar used it during Peru's independence campaign.

The mansion displays pre-Inca Chimu artifacts, colonial furniture, Persian carpets, gold-framed mirrors, and an extensive collection of Chinese and English dinnerware.

Visitors can access guided tours of the museum, which now serves as a branch of Peru's Central Reserve Bank in downtown Trujillo.

The residence contains Simon Bolivar's 18th-century mahogany desk and two military banners featuring the Royal Arms of King Charles III of Spain.

Location: La Libertad Department

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: -8.11254,-79.02788

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15

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