Casa Colorada
Colonial house in Santiago, Chile
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Casa Colorada (English: Red House) is a colonial house located in Santiago, Chile. It was built in 1769,[1] by Joseph de la Vega for Mateo de Toro Zambrano, then transferred to the Irarrazaval Family and currently houses the Museo de Santiago (English: Museum of Santiago). The house has a clay-tiled roof, balconied windows, and deep-red walls, and consists of two storeys.[1]
| Casa Colorada | |
|---|---|
Casa Colorada | |
  Casa Colorada Location within Chile | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Coordinates | 33°26′19″S 70°38′57″W |
| Completed | 1769 |
Visitors walk through the homes two large patios to get the Museo de Santiago, which occupies five of Casa Colorada's rooms. The museum explores Santiago's history from the Pre-Columbian era to contemporary times.[1]
