Casa Goyeneche

**★★★★★ Gili Levy — 4 months ago

Built in the 19th century.

The Goiancha family, of Basque-Spanish origin.

This is one of the most beautiful colonial houses in the city, built of the white volcanic stone (silar) typical of Arequipa.

The building displays distinct Baroque architecture, with interior courtyards, wrought iron balconies and decorated arches.

It served as the family's private residence, and over the years it passed into the ownership of the Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (Central Bank of Peru), which still ow

**★★★★★ Sean R — 7 months ago

Nice well done little museum

**★★★★★ Jesus Angulo — 6 years ago

BCRP Arequipa Headquarters The Goyeneche House is one of the best-preserved mansions in the historic center of this city, declared a National Monument. It was the home of the Goyeneche family, including Monsignor Jose Sebastian Goyeneche y Barreda, Bishop of Arequipa and benefactor of the hospital that bears his name. The mansion, entirely made of ashlar, with its main facade facing La Merced Street, has two floors and a balcony with wrought iron railings. Entering through the Bank, you reach th

**★★★☆☆ Peter Chen — a year ago

3❤️ Arrived at the door at 3pm on Wednesday and it was not open.

**★☆☆☆☆ Grace Heinerikson — 7 months ago

This is no longer open to the public because it is part of the central bank of Peru.