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BARRANCO DISTRICT OF LIMA
The district is considered to be the city's most romantic and bohemian, being the home and working place of many of Peru's leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers. In the 19th century, it was a very fashionable beach resort for the Limeño aristocracy, and many people used to spend the summer here and in neighboring Chorrillos. Today, Barranco's beaches are among the most popular within the worldwide surfing community, and a marina completed in 2008 provides state-of-the-art services for its yacht club. Barranco has many houses in the colonial and Republican style (called "casonas"), flower-filled parks and streets, and appealing beachfront areas. In the north are near Miraflores and Santiago de Surco, there are many flats and high-rises as a result of Urban renewal. Throughout Miguel Grau Avenue, 19th century houses, casonas, and other buildings line the streets. LA BAJADA DE LOS BAÑOS The Bajada de los Baños is a walkway which lead from Barranco's municipal park and central business district to the Costa Verde Avenue and the beaches. The walkway was built on a ravine. There is a shanty town built within the ravine.
The bottom of the walkway leads to a viewpoint known as the Mirador Catalina Recavarren, built in late 1898 under the administration of Mayor Pedro Allemant Centeno (1896–1899). PUENTE DE LOS SUSPIROS The Puente de los Suspiros (translated to Bridge of Sighs) is a bridge built over the Bajada de los Baños. It was inaugurated on 14 February 1876. On the far side of the bridge is a park with a statue of native singer and composer, Chabuca Granda. There is also a church on the north end of the bridge, Iglesia la Ermita. It was built during the 19th century, and its roof has collapsed partially due to renovation issues. MUNICIPAL PARK Barranco's Municipal Park, also known as the Plaza de Armas, is located in central Barranco, where its municipal headquarters, municipal library, and a church are all located. The park has fountains and restaurants. The park was inaugurated in 1898, during the mayorality of Pedro Solari (1885–1899).
The park's library, known as Manuel Beingolea Library (Spanish: Biblioteca Manuel Beingolea), was inaugurated on October 1, 1922, under the mayorality of Enrique de las Casas and during the presidency of Augusto B. Leguía. It was initially inaugurated on the left part of its current premises, moving to Fraternity Park in 1958 and moving to its current building in 1966, forming part of the cultural heritage of Peru.
The park's church, Santísima Cruz, was built to replace the Hermitage of Barranco, damaged during the 1940 Lima earthquake. It was consecrated by Juan Landázuri Ricketts on June 1, 1963, during a ceremony attended by Pedro and Angélica de Osma Gildemeister, who served as its godparents.

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