Palacio Carrasco, Cultural center in Viña del Mar, Chile
Palacio Carrasco is a Renaissance-style palace in Viña del Mar with three floors featuring marble staircases, tall ceilings, and ornate details throughout. The spacious rooms and careful architectural design create a refined interior environment.
Construction began in 1912 for saltpeter businessman Emilio Carrasco, who died in 1923 before the building was finished. The incomplete project was later repurposed as a cultural institution and has remained significant to the city.
The palace now houses the municipal library and regularly hosts art exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical performances. These events transform the building into an active cultural meeting place for the community.
The palace is located on Libertad Avenue and opens daily with guided tours available through its architectural features. Visitors should allow enough time to explore the different rooms and exhibitions at a relaxed pace.
A bronze sculpture called The Defense, created by French artist Auguste Rodin in 1878, stands on the palace facade. This sculpture was installed here in 1977 and adds artistic historical importance to the building.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
