Palacio de Torre Tagle, Lima

Name: Palacio de Torre Tagle
Address: Jr. Ucayali 363, Lima, Peru

#29 among attractions in Lima

Baroque architecture, Palace, Hispanic colonial architecture

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The Palacio de Torre Tagle is a building built during the colonial era of Peru that currently serves as the main headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru. It is located in the Jirón Ucayali in the historic center of Lima, two blocks southeast of the Plaza Mayor de Lima. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 12°2'55"S, 77°1'46"W

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Jr. Ucayali 363Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

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Palacio de Torre Tagle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Archbishop's Palace of Lima.

~1040 ftNW
Scenic plaza and birthplace of Lima
Plaza Mayor, Lima
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~1350 ftNW
Palace
Palacio Municipal, Lima
7 min walk • The Palacio Municipal, a grandiose palace located in the heart of Lima, Peru, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical and political legacy. This majestic building serves as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima, functioning as the...
~700 ftN
Ornate Catholic church with a museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima
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~880 ftN
Museum, Palace, Architecture
Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima
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~1070 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Lima
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~1310 ftW
Street
Jirón de la Unión, Lima
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~1270 ftE
Square
Plaza Bolivar, Lima
7 min walk • The Plaza Bolivar is also known as the Plaza of Congress or Plaza of the Inquisition as it is surrounded by the Legislative Palace which is the seat of the Congress of Peru, and the site of the former Tribunal of the Inquisition.
~1220 ftN
Architecture
Balconies of Lima, Lima
6 min walk • The balconies of Lima are items of cultural heritage built during the Viceroyalty of Peru and the Republic of Peru. Most of these balconies are of the Viceroyalty period, built in the late 17th and 18th centuries, are located in the Historic Center of Lima.
~790 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, Lima
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~820 ftSE
12°2'58"S • 77°1'38"W
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Library
National Library of Peru, Lima
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Which popular attractions are close to Palacio de Torre Tagle?

Nearby attractions include Museo del Banco Central de Reserva, Lima (2 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Lima (2 min walk), Centro Cultural de la Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, Lima (2 min walk), National Library of Peru, Lima (4 min walk).

How to get to Palacio de Torre Tagle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palacio de Torre Tagle:

Bus

Ucayali • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (4 min walk)
Junín • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (5 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (9 min walk)

Metro

Estación Miguel Grau • Lines: L1 (31 min walk)
Estacion Gamarra • Lines: L1 (42 min walk)