Balcones de Lima

Nice to see

A bit over rated in my mind. These are historic balconies on the buildings in the historic center of Lima. They are wood or metal some with open air and some glass. Its really just a style of archi...

pretty area to sit and see

This is the main square in Lima. It can be crowded and has many things to see nearby including the church of city's patron saint.

Special

The outside is nice however the inside is what makes it more special. Definitely check it out then relax in the surrounding plaza that has more to see.

Witnesses of the old Spanish colonial times ...

While visiting Lima and its magnificent "Centro Histórico", locally known as "Cercado de Lima", these intricate cedar wood structures - the "Balcones" - will certainly catch your eyes and attention. T...

The Wooden Balconies are Impressive

As we enjoyed our walking tour of historic downtown Lima, we were impressed with the many wooden balconies. We were told that the balconies were a result of the Spanish influence on the city, in part...