of the colonial era, which ordered its facilities distributed "in depth" and not in the direction of the façade. Its other peculiarity lies in its four levels of elevation, instead of two, the fourth level is an octagonal lookout point, which was prohibited at the time of its construction, due to anti-seismic precautions. The main courtyard is notable for its sober nobility and the magnificent staircase leading to the second floor. The second courtyard, reached by a narrow passageway, is smaller and looks older, perhaps from the 18th century. Gallery See also List of buildings in Lima Peruvian colonial architecture Balconies of Lima References Bibliography "La Casa de Oquendo". Colección Documental del Perú, Departament of Lima, Volume XV, Third Edition: 24-25. 1973. Acosta Burga, Felipe (1971). «La Casa de Oquendo». Atractivos de Lima. Guía informativa del Departamento de Lima: 37. Barrionuevo, Alfonsina (1981). «La Casa de Oquendo». Cartas de Lima (Universo): 148-150. Velarde, Héctor (1971). Itinerarios de Lima. Guía de monumentos y sitios históricos. External links Buildings and structures in Lima Historic house museums in South America Museums in Lima Houses in Peru Colonial Peru Tourist attractions in Lima Houses completed in 1805 Rococo architecture in Peru Neoclassical architecture in Peru 1803 establishments in the Viceroyalty of Peru Cultural heritage of Peru