Palacio de Valle, Cienfuegos
See the different styles that converge in Palacio de Valle declared National Monument, in Cienfuegos, Cuba
Palacio de Valle, Cienfuegos
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The amazing Palacio de Valle is an old mansion in which different Hispanic styles come together: Baroque, Neoclassical, Moorish and Romanesque, in Cienfuegos, Cuba. This fascinating architectural work was declared a National Monument of Cienfuegos' Cultural Heritage.
Palacio de Valle, Estilo Mudéjar
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Built between 1913 and 1917, the Palacio de Valle is a 20th century architectural jewel. With cornices that decorate the entrances of the different rooms, fine paintings and colorful mosaics. The principal impression is similar to a beautiful Moroccan kasbah, the walled castle where the sultan used to settle, although it is much more showy due to its numerous decorations in different styles. Its Mudejar style is the one that dominated the 12th and 13th centuries in Spain, although there are also Baroque, Italianizing and Romanesque influences.
Palacio de Valle
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Specialists from different nationalities took part in its design and construction and contributed with their special characteristics. For example, Antonio Bárcenas, who built the beautiful garden door, and the Cienfuegos-born Frank Palacios, who cast the house's ornaments and coats of arms in bronze.
At present, the Palacio de Valle works as a recreational-cultural center where various events are held to bring you closer to the Cienfuegos's culture. You can also taste the delicious Cuban food in its own restaurant, a quality restaurant specialized in seafood.
More Information:
Location:
Calle 37, between avenidas 0 and 2, Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Opening hours:
From 9:30am to 11:00pm.
Interactive map:
Cienfuegos
What to see:
- José Martí Park
- Arco del Triunfo
- Palacio de Gobierno de Cienfuegos
- Catedral de la Purísima Concepción Cathedral
- Tomás Terry Theatre
- Benjamín Duarte Cultural Centre (Ferrer Palace)
- La Reina Cemetery
- Paseo del Prado
- Valle Palace
- Tomás Acea Necropolis
- Balneario de Ciego Montero
- Santa Isabel de Las Lajas
- Palmira
- Bahía de Jagua
- Castillo de Jagua
- Cienfuegos Botanical Garden
- El Nicho
- Parque Natural Guanayara
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