Casa de Italia, Viña del Mar

Casa de Italia spans two floors with a mansard roof, featuring Romanesque and Neogothic elements in its eclectic historicist architectural design.

Carlos Werner Rither, owner of Bellavista Tomé textile factory, commissioned the construction between 1914 and 1918 as his personal residence in Viña del Mar.

The Italian community acquired the property in 1966, establishing it as a central location for Italian social activities, sports organizations, and cultural institutions.

The building maintains a front garden extending 30 meters from the sidewalk, with an ornate iron gate created by the Santambrogio metalwork company.

In December 2019, a fire caused extensive damage to the second floor, leading to the loss of significant historical sections of the structure.

Location: Viña del Mar

Inception: 1918

Address: Calle Alvares 398

GPS coordinates: -33.02609,-71.55767

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:42