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Casa Tornini Museo - Centro Cultural

Casa Tornini Museo - Centro Cultural, Cultural museum in Caldera, Chile.

Description

Museo Casa Tornini is a residence from the 1800s containing multiple exhibition rooms with regional artifacts and historical collections. The rooms present information about the port city and local history.

History

The building was constructed around 1875 as a residence for a railway administration official and later housed the Italian Vice-Consulate. The Tornini family then transformed it into a museum.

Culture

The museum displays how Italian families arrived and settled in Caldera during the late 1800s, showing objects from their daily lives. The exhibits reveal how this community shaped the city's character.

Practical

The location is in central Caldera and can be reached easily on foot. Opening hours are split between morning and evening, so plan your visit accordingly.

Did you know?

The house was built with American oak and Oregon pine, rare materials for the region and period. This construction reflects the connection between the city and the international trade that shaped Caldera as a port.

GPS coordinates
-27.06653,-70.82303
Latest update
December 14, 2025 17:41

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