MEDELLIN | Palacio De La Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe (Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture) is a beautiful cultural building in Medellin’s El Centro neighbourhood that holds concerts, conferences, and art exhibitions. It’s named after Rafael Uribe Uribe, a General for the Colombian Liberal Party.
Designed by Belgian architect Agustín Goovaerts in a Gothic Revival style, the building was constructed between 1925 and 1937. It’s a stunning building to see, and the effect formed by the grey and white bricks is quite unique. Due to various setbacks, the building was never completed, as evidenced by a relatively plain wall on one side.
The Palace has four floors, a centre courtyard and rooftop observation area. The public can go inside for free and view several artworks, along with a historical and photographic archive of the city. The rooftop is particularly worth visiting, and provides a unique view of the surrounding area.
The Palace is located on Plaza Botero, and is near some of Medellin’s other attractions – the Iglesia De La Veracruz, and Museo de Antioquia.
Palacio De La Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe
Carrera 51 #52-03
Medellín
Antioquia
Colombia
Telephone: +57 4 3209780
E-mail: [email protected]
Website
Open
Mon – Fri: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sat: 8:00am to 3:00pm