This is my favorite building in Santa Tecla. It is referred to as the Palacio de Santa Tecla, though the official title is Palacio Municipal de Bellas Artes.
It is estimated that it was built as a home in 1911 for the Castaneda family. Between 1924 and 1927, the property became part of the municipality in order to pay a debt the family owed to the city. It was considered a jewel, with 17 rooms, imposing columns and the central courtyard highlighting the eclectic colonial style.
Over the years, this building deteriorated by inclement weather and natural disasters. The January 2001 earthquake caused more damage. However, the city joined efforts with the Government of Andalusia Spain to restore and preserve the original architectural details. Today, it serves as an artistic venue for children, youth and adults. You can see in the photo above the local regimental band playing at the monthly concert.
Source for text: https://sites.google.com/site/historiadesantatecla/una-sorpresa
Beautifully shot, too!
Thank you so much. Cheers!
Beautiful shots Chris, I can see why it’s your favorite, I think it’s gorgeous. 😀
Thanks Laurie. It is a special place. Cheers
Very nice shot!
Thank you Teri. I missed having my Canon and tripod.
I am sure but fine job without.
Great play on light and clouds that brought out the glory of the building. Great job!! 👍👍
Thank you Sid. Cheers!
Awesome shots, Chris!! Especially the first with that big fat cloud hovering menacingly over the illuminated building – just great! Cheers!
Thank you but I can’t take much credit for the cloud. It just kind of showed up. Cheers!
Haha! But you were there at the right moment and pushed the button – that definitely deserves some credit! 😉 Cheers!
I love the pictures (which is fitting) and love the building …. it absolutely epitomises what I would think I would see in a Central American town.
I agree. I think it is one reason that I like it so much. Cheers!
I love the first one with the dramatic sky…compose a beautiful week Chris ☺️
Me too. Thank you. I hung out in the city late to make that and it was totally worth it. Cheers!