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Local Customs: Balconies
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  • Written by SirRichard on Sep 19, 2005
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    • Lima - Balconies at the centre of Lima
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    • Wooden balconies are characteristic of Lima architecture. They are part of the Spanish heritage and, besides their aesthetic value, have (had) a practical side. Most of these balconies had wooden strips letting only tiny spaces between them; this way, people from inside could stare at streetlife without being seen from the outside. This was importants in the 18-19th centuries way of life...

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    Local Customs: Paintings on the walls
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  • Written by SirRichard on Sep 24, 2005
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    • Lima - The graffiti
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    • I saw here and there wonderful paintings on the walls in Lima. This one was near Plaza de Armas, in the pedestrian alley between the 2 yellw buildings with balconies. It includes many latin american icons as Pablo Neruda...

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    DeeBynum Sat May 19, 2007 17:01 UTC
     I recently visited & fell in love with the Barranco & Miraflores neighborhoods. I'm interested in buying some books on resid. architecture of these areas. Do you know if there are any available & where 2 purchase? Thanks!    		besbel Sun Jan 21, 2007 18:45 UTC
     Lima is indeed a place to be visited on its own. Loved your page and your vision of Lima, thanks for sharing.
    ThiagoRamos Wed Nov 22, 2006 18:01 UTC
     Great page!!! Lima does deserve a visit!!!    		Pulcino Sat May 20, 2006 00:21 UTC
     Thank you for the time you took to share this wealth of information with us!
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