Lima Civic Center
| Lima Civic Center | |
|---|---|
Centro Cívico de Lima | |
The Torre de Lima in 2011 | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Brutalism |
| Location | Historic Centre of Lima |
| Construction started | 1970 |
| Construction stopped | 1977 |
| Owner | Peruvian State |
| Height | 109 metres |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 33 |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | See list
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The Lima Civic Center (Spanish: Centro Cívico de Lima) 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.