Zela House

Zela House, also called Zela City Museum, is a museum located at San Martín Avenue, in the historic centre of Tacna, Peru. The building is a former residence of Francisco Antonio de Zela, who participated in the 1811 Tacna rebellion, an important episode preceding the Peruvian War of Independence.

Opening hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–noon
Type: Museum
Description: museum in Peru
Also known as: “Casa de Francisco A. de Zela”, “Casa de Zela”, “Casa Museo de Zela”, and “Zela house”
Address: 542 Calle Francisco Antonio de Zela

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Tacna Courthouse and Tacna Historical Museum.

Tacna Courthouse

Museum

The Tacna Courthouse is located in the city of Tacna in Peru. The building played an important role in transferring the town from Chile to Peru in 1929. Tacna Courthouse is situated 180 metres northeast of Zela House.

Tacna Historical Museum

Museum

Tacna Historical Museum is a museum located in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru. The museum's displays feature documents and objects from the time of Peru's emancipation, independence, and the war with Chile. Tacna Historical Museum is situated 180 metres southeast of Zela House.