Palacio del Marques de Torre Tagle, built during the colonial era, now serves as the headquarters of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Peru. The building is located in the historic centre of Lima, two blocks East of Plaza Mayor.

The materials used in the construction of the Torre Tagle Palace, were brought from Spain, Panama and other countries. The construction was completed in 1735, and he was presented by the king of Spain Philip V to the merchant josé Bernardo de Tagle Bracho, who in 1730 by the Marquis of merit for the Spanish Empire.

The Peruvian government bought the building in 1918, the heir Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos and Tagle, Marquis of Torre Tagle VI. In the middle of the XX century mansion has been completely restored by the Spanish architect Andres Boyer for two years, and opened its doors in 1956 as headquarters of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Peru (since 1918 in the building) and the main office of the National Directorate of state Protocol and ceremonies.

The facade of the Palace of Torre Tagle made in the style of Andalusian Baroque with porch and arches of carved stone. On the facade are two balconies in the Moorish style, reminiscent of the Mudejar, carved from cedar wood and mahogany, emphasizing the asymmetry of the facade. A famous architect and writer Peru angel héctor Velarde and, recently spoke about the architectural style of this house: "Andalusian, Moorish, Creole and even Asian style were bound in full agreement with each other, giving this home an incomparable charm".

Ground floor Windows with plain wrought-iron railings ascetic contrasts with the rich decoration of balconies. Wooden door, decorated with bronze nails and two ornate hammers, opens the entrance hall, which has four arches, carved in stone. The walls are decorated with tiles, imported from Seville.

The entrance hall leads to the yard, spacious, bright, airy, surrounded by elegant balustrades, arches and columns in the Moorish style, conceived as the vital center of the building. Basic style courtyard - Andalusian Baroque style, with the obvious influence of Mudejar on both floors around a Central courtyard. On the second floor of the Palace can be accessed via a spacious luxury ladder.

At the foot of the stairs is a coat of arms of the Marquis Torah Tagle, consisting of three images – knight, snake, and Infanta. On the second floor of the mansion halls are lined with elegant tiles with sockets, handrails, balusters Cocobolo and mosaic floors. The building has 14 rooms, a kitchen, a small chapel.

To visit this building you can by appointment only with official excursia.