Centro Cultural Montecarmelo

Centro Cultural Montecarmelo is a cultural center in Providencia housed in a historic building at Bellavista 0594, containing exhibition halls, workshop spaces, and a specialized visual arts library. The rooms are designed to support various art forms and research activities.

The building was originally a Carmelite monastery founded in 1880 under Archbishop Mariano Casanova. Following earthquake damage, it was converted into a cultural center in 1991.

The center preserves religious objects from different periods and invites visitors to explore their meaning in local history. The collection is maintained and studied in partnership with Universidad de los Andes.

The center is open to visitors Monday through Friday, with operating hours varying by day of the week. It is advisable to check ahead for current exhibitions or events taking place.

The building combines adobe bricks, handcrafted wooden carpentry, and traditional clay roof tiles, representing neoclassical religious architecture of the region. This construction style is typical of structures from the same period in Metropolitana.

Location: Providencia

GPS coordinates: -33.43015,-70.62821

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03