Palacio de la Exposición

The Palacio de la Exposición is a building on Colon Avenue in downtown Lima, Peru.

The building is of a neo-Renaissance style and was designed by the Italian architect Antonio Leonardi.

Its design was considered a pioneer of its time in South America as it was one of the few buildings constructed of steel.

In 1905, the building became home to the National Museum of History and the Ministry of Public Works.

Later, throughout different time periods, it was used by the Chamber of Deputies, the Direction of Traffic, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Municipality of Lima.

Facade of the Palacio de la Exposición.
Engraving of 1872 showing Frenchified neoclassical architecture of the main facade of the Palacio de la Exposición of Lima.
Exterior of left lateral and posterior parts of the Palacio de la Exposición with statues of animals in its grounds.