Located in the center of Lima, The Government Palace is the home of the country’s sitting president. It also hosts government meetings. Built in the early 16th century by Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador considered the founder of the city, it was the first official palace of Lima after the Spanish took rule. Taking up an entire block, this historic, Neo-Plateresque style Palace offers free guided tours of the gardens, inner courtyards, grand halls, and colonial-style ceremonial rooms. This includes the Presidential Office, Agreements Rooms, and Ministers’ Council Room, each named after notable Peruvian figures, as well as the Golden Living Room with a magnificent collection of paintings.
Jiron de la Union s/n, Cercado de Lima 15001, Lima, Peru, Phone: +51-13-11-39-00