Palace of Cerro Castillo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Palace of Cerro Castillo |
|
|---|---|
|
Palacio de Cerro Castillo
|
|
Palace of Cerro Castillo pictured in 2011.
|
|
| General information | |
| Type | official residence |
| Architectural style | Spanish Colonial Revival |
| Country | Chile |
| Coordinates | 33°01′12″S 71°33′51″W / 33.0200°S 71.5643°W |
| Construction started | 1929 |
| Completed | 1930 |
The Palace of Cerro Castillo (in Spanish: Palacio de Cerro Castillo) is a special building in Chile. It serves as the official country retreat and summer home for the President of Chile. This beautiful palace was built in 1929. It is located on top of Cerro Castillo hill in Viña del Mar. The palace is considered a very important historic monument for both the city and the country.
Contents
A Look Back: The Palace's Story
The Palace of Cerro Castillo was built in 1929. It was constructed during the time when Carlos Ibáñez del Campo was president. The palace was designed by architects Luis Browne and Manuel Valenzuela. They used a style called Spanish Colonial Revival. The building project was managed by engineer Fortunato Castro.
Early Use and Traditions
The palace opened its doors in 1930. Before this palace was built, the nearby Ex Intendencia building was used as the president's summer home. A special tradition takes place at the Palace of Cerro Castillo. The person who is about to become the new president of Chile stays here the night before their inauguration. After becoming president, they return to the palace for an official photo with their new team of advisors.
Becoming a Historic Site
In 2000, the city council of Viña del Mar declared the Palace of Cerro Castillo a historic monument. Five years later, in 2005, it was also named a national historic monument for all of Chile. This means it is protected and recognized for its importance.
Palace Design and Features
The Palace of Cerro Castillo is quite large. It has 2,260 square metres (24,300 sq ft) of floor space. The building has three floors above ground and a basement. An elevator inside connects all these levels. Inside the palace, you will find eight bedrooms. There are also many other rooms for living and working.
Gardens and Public Access
During the time Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle was president, the palace's gardens were made bigger and more beautiful. Today, these lovely grounds are open for people to visit. This allows everyone to enjoy a part of this historic place.
See also
- La Moneda - This is the main office and home of the President of Chile in Santiago.
In Spanish: Palacio Presidencial de Cerro Castillo para niños
Images for kids
-
An aerial view of the Palace of Cerro Castillo, taken in 2014, showing its proximity to nearby Viña del Mar.
