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Historic building · Viña del Mar, Valparaíso
Castillo Wulff
Stone castle built in 1906 on the rocks of Viña's waterfront, today a municipal exhibition center, with a tower connected by a bridge.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Castillo Wulff
The Castillo Wulff rises on the rocks along Avenida Marina, between the mouth of the estero Marga Marga and Caleta Abarca. It was built between 1905 and 1906 for Gustavo Wulff, a businessman of German origin, in a style mixing German and French references.
The building underwent renovations: the architect Alberto Cruz Montt altered it, and in 1920 it gained a circular tower connected to the main body by a bridge with a medieval feel. In 1946 two of the three original towers were removed. In 1995 the castle was declared a national historic monument.
The property belongs to the Viña del Mar municipality and houses the heritage unit and temporary exhibition rooms, with themes of art and the city's history.
From the bridge and the windows, the sea hits the rocks just below. Around it, the waterfront has other early-20th-century mansions, like Castillo Brunet and Castillo Ross.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half an hour to an hour, depending on the exhibition on display.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the sun sets behind the castle and the stone takes on golden tones. The rooms usually close on Mondays; check before you go.
How to get there
It's located on Avenida Marina, about 500 meters from the Reloj de Flores, walking along the waterfront. From downtown Viña, on foot across the bridge over the estero Marga Marga.
Tip
It's worth seeing the building from the outside too and watching the sea crash against the rocks of the nearby viewpoint.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Castillo Wulff
Can you enter Castillo Wulff?
Yes, when there are exhibitions. The castle serves as the municipal cultural center.
Who built Castillo Wulff?
Gustavo Wulff, an entrepreneur of German origin, at the beginning of the 20th century. Later the architect Alberto Cruz Montt renovated the building.
What is Castillo Wulff near?
Caleta Abarca, the Reloj de Flores and the mouth of the Marga Marga estuary, on Viña's southern waterfront.