Casa de Velasco, Historical monument in Santiago, Chile.
Casa de Velasco is a colonial mansion located at the corner of Santo Domingo and Mac-Iver streets in downtown Santiago. The structure spans two floors and features three interior courtyards arranged in a traditional colonial residential layout.
The land was granted to conquistador Esteban Hernández in 1556, but the current building was constructed in 1730 using adobe and clay tiles. The structure underwent significant modifications over the centuries that followed.
Since 2019, the building hosts the Chilean Crafts Foundation, which showcases and supports national artisanal traditions through exhibitions and educational activities.
The building sits in Santiago's historic center and is easily accessible by public transportation. The courtyards and exhibition spaces are clearly marked and open to visitors interested in exploring the interior layout.
The 1928 renovation by architect Víctor Heal, commissioned by the Compañía Chilena de Electricidad after it bought the first courtyard, added the balcony that runs along the facade. The house was declared a Historical Monument in 1981 by decree 6006, and decree 363 of 2016 fixed its boundaries.
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