Lima Civic Center
Building in Lima, PeruThe Lima Civic Center is an architectural complex located next to the Paseo de los Héroes Navales in the district of Lima, on the land previously occupied by the Lima Penitentiary. It was projected with the intention of becoming a civic-urban landmark for the city, housing State offices, a hotel and a convention center. Its construction began in 1970 and culminated in 1977 with the inauguration of the main tower of the complex. At 109 meters tall, it was the tallest building in the country for 34 years. It was surpassed in 2011 by the Westin Hotel in the San Isidro district.
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Hotel in Lima, Peru
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Paseo de los Héroes Navales
Park and culture heritage site in Lima
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Iglesia de la Recoleta (Lima)
Church in Peru
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