Casona Ugarte

Around the year 1766, during the Spanish colonialization of Peru, just steps from the main plaza of the city of Arequipa, the construction began on one the most valuable colonial mansions of the city, the Casona Ugarte. For its distinguished design, this architectural marvel, registered in the National Cultural Institute (INC), and declared a Cultural Patrimony to Humanity by UNESCO at the start of the 21st century, has withstood total collapse from seismic activity.

While some minor structural faults exist, in October, 2003, SEPA del Peru, NGO dedicated to social development in the areas of education and cultural protection, began restoration of this historic monument, inspiring a grand period of restoration of historic buildings throughout the city. With few resources and financing, and with pure heart, respecting the artistic and architectural aspects, SEPA del Peru has accomplished the recuperation of the majority of this antique property.

Colonial period religious murals and ceiling paintings from the Republican Period were discovered, respected and protected, all of which give an added value to this important property. The work done was thanks to the patience and pride of dozens of Peruvian artisans with the technical support of foreign consultants with the objective of achieving an unequaled restoration of the property.

Today, SEPA del Peru has as its goal to expand its vision and looks to sell this beautiful property of 1,332 m2,  to an individual or group who can continue to follow the pure intentions to restore the cultural, historic, architectonic, and commercial value of the property. The investment to achieve such work should not exceed 80,000 Euros, including the façade, and the most demanding areas of the second patio

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