Ricardo Palma House Museum, Lima

Ricardo Palma House Museum, Lima

For those interested in the arts and literature of Peru, a visit to the quaint, small town of Miraflores is one of the definite must-dos. Tourists are particularly encouraged to visit the Ricardo Palma House Museum, which was the former home of famous Peruvian scholar, author, politician and librarian, Ricardo Palma. Palma's masterpiece is the "Tradiciones Peruanas", a literary genre combining history and fiction.

In the acknowledgment of the importance of Palma's cultural heritage, his residence was declared a national historic monument on January 19th, 1962. The house has the look of a 'rancho' and is a one story building with large windows, stucco moldings and high bars made of wrought iron.

The museum collection includes old paintings, furniture, books, and accessories that once belonged to the author. The house regains the atmosphere of a turn of the century dwelling, with sufficient space and area for an auditorium. The latter was used to hold theme events related to Palma’s work.

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Sight Name: Ricardo Palma House Museum
Sight Location: Lima, Peru (See walking tours in Lima)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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