Saturday, October 30, 2004
Casa Aliaga
Through the Post Office and up half a block, we arrived at the Casa Aliaga. This is one of the oldest residences in Lima. It is the original home of Jeronimo Aliaga, Pizarro´s deputy and second in command. Aliaga took over command of Lima when Pizarro was executed. His descendants still live in this house. Over 14 generations later!
We entered the house through massive wooden doors. Lots of paintings and skylights. The home was a mix of Spanish and French styles. Beautiful courtyard in the center of the home with a huge Ficcus tree over 200 years old. Everything was open and not really protected from the weather. Lima gets only about 1 inch of rain a year and has a very moderate climate. Must be why everything last so long...
The Aliago house was my favorite place we visited today. I really liked the fact that the family was still living in the house and had opened it to the public. Know what that is like!
We entered the house through massive wooden doors. Lots of paintings and skylights. The home was a mix of Spanish and French styles. Beautiful courtyard in the center of the home with a huge Ficcus tree over 200 years old. Everything was open and not really protected from the weather. Lima gets only about 1 inch of rain a year and has a very moderate climate. Must be why everything last so long...
The Aliago house was my favorite place we visited today. I really liked the fact that the family was still living in the house and had opened it to the public. Know what that is like!
