Institute of Hygiene, Lima

The Institute of Hygiene, located at Paseo Colón in Lima, Peru, is a historically significant building inspired by the Peruvian pavilion from the 1900 Paris Exhibition. Initially constructed to unify the city's chemical and bacteriological laboratories, it has undergone various transformations since its inauguration in 1903. The building, which is larger than the original pavilion, has served multiple purposes, including a police station and a traffic command center, before becoming home to the Centre for Military Historical Studies. This center houses a collection that reflects Peru's history post-independence, making it an intriguing site for both tourists and researchers interested in the country's cultural and historical evolution.