María Graña Ottone Friendship Park () is a

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located at the intersection of Alfredo Benavides and Caminos del Inca avenues, in

Santiago de Surco Santiago de Surco, commonly known simply as Surco, is a district of Lima, Peru. It is bordered on the north with the district of Ate Vitarte and La Molina; on the east with San Juan de Miraflores, on the west with San Borja, Surquillo, Mira ...

Lima Lima ( ; ), founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes (, Spanish for "City of Biblical Magi, Kings"), is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón River, Chillón, Rímac River, Rímac and Lurín Rive ...

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. It features a monumental arch based on the one that once stood at Arequipa Avenue, in

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History

It is located at the intersection of Alfredo Benavides and Caminos del Inca avenues. It was inaugurated in a 2001 ceremony with the presence of the

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, during the administration of Mayor , so that a new Moorish Arch could be installed in memory of the one that was originally on Arequipa Avenue. It is the only park in Lima with Moorish decorations, which added an aesthetic style inspired by the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, access to the park is free, the only thing that is charged is the climb to the arch. In its surroundings is the Augusto B. Leguía Cultural Centre, and within it the ''Casa de La Respuesta'' Museum, both dedicated to the memory of those who fell in the

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. The park also has among its objects of historical interest, two old locomotives from 1926 that remain in operation. The park area includes a small

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s and a

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with local dishes.

Augusto B. Leguía Cultural Centre

The Augusto B. Leguía Cultural Centre () is an

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located in the park. Inaugurated on December 9, 2020, it features a bust of Augusto B. Leguía, after which it is named.

Museum

The ''Museo Casa de La Respuesta'' (English: Museum of the " House of the Response") is the museum that is part of the aforementioned cultural centre. It is themed around

Juan Lepiani José Juan de Dios Mateo Osbaldo Botaro Lepiani Toledo (20 September 1864, Lima – 28 November 1932, Rome) was a Peruvian painter. He is primarily known for historical and Patriotism, patriotic scenes; notably those related to the War of the Pac ...

's ''

La respuesta "La Respuesta" is a song by American singer Becky G and Colombian singer Maluma. It was released by Kemosabe Records, RCA Records and Sony Music Latin on April 19, 2019. The track was written by Gomez, Maluma and its producer Édgar Barrera, and ...

'', a painting that depicts

Francisco Bolognesi Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes (4 November 1816 – 7 June 1880) was a Peruvian military colonel. He is considered a national hero in Peru and was declared patron of the Army of Peru by the government of Peru on 2 January 1951. Early life and ...

's interview with Juan de la Cruz Salvo, who requested the Peruvian garrison's surrender after the defeat at Tacna during the

. It features wax figures by artist Walter Huamán of the characters portrayed in the painting.

References

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History

Augusto B. Leguía Cultural Centre

Museum

See also

References