The Casa de Alcántara was a 16th-century building in the Historic Centre of Lima. It was demolished in 1952 and replaced by the Plaza Pizarro.[1]
History
The primitive building dates back to the beginning of the founding of the city. It belonged to Francisco Martín de Alcántara [es], maternal brother of Francisco Pizarro, from whom the house took its name. After his death, the property passed to his wife, Inés Muñoz de Ribera [es], who later, after her death, bequeathed it to the Monastery and Convent of the Clean and Purísima Concepción, later around the year 1950 the property was purchased For the state.[1]
After the building was demolished in 1952, the Plaza Pizarro replaced it.[1] The plaza took its name from the equestrian statue of the Conquistador that was moved from its original location in front of the Cathedral of Lima.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Bromley Seminario, Juan (2019). Las viejas calles de Lima (PDF) (in Spanish). Lima: Metropolitan Municipality of Lima. p. 94.
- ^ Fernández Arribasplata, María (2011-01-17). "Las movidas de don Francisco". El Comercio.
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