Casa de Osambela

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Casa de Osambela is a prominent colonial-era mansion in Lima, Peru, renowned for its grand neoclassical architecture and historical significance within the city’s historic center.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf colonial mansion
cultural heritage site
historic house
architecturalStyle Neoclassical architecture
colonial architecture
associatedWith Peruvian colonial history
urban development of Lima’s historic center
city Lima
cityCenterProximity located in central Lima
constructionEnd early 19th century
constructionStart late 18th century
continent South America
country Peru
district Cercado de Lima
function heritage tourism site
governingBody cultural authorities of Lima
hasBalconies yes
hasCourtyard yes
hasTower yes
heritageDesignation Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru
surface form: Monumento Histórico (Peru)

historic centre of Lima
surface form: UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of Historic Centre of Lima)
historicPeriod colonial era
languageOfSurroundingCommunity Spanish
locatedIn historic centre of Lima
surface form: Historic Centre of Lima

Lima
material adobe
wood
namedAfter Martín de Osambela
notableFeature elaborate wooden balconies
grand entrance portal
large central courtyard
multiple interior patios
ornate neoclassical façade
rooftop mirador tower
numberOfFloors 3
openToPublic yes
originalOwner Martín de Osambela
partOf historic centre of Lima
surface form: Lima’s historic center
preservationStatus restored
region Lima Region NERFINISHED
significance important example of late colonial domestic architecture in Lima
landmark of Lima’s historic urban landscape
streetAddress Jirón Conde de Superunda
touristAttraction yes
use cultural center
event venue
residence

Referenced by (1)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

historic centre of Lima contains Casa de Osambela
subject surface form: Historic Centre of Lima