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Palace of Culture Rafael Uribe Uribe

Tourist attraction Art gallery Cultural center

One of the Most Reviewed Art galleries in Medellin


Address

Carrera 51 #52 01 Medellín Antioquia 050012, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Website

www.culturantioquia.gov.co

Contact

+57 43209780

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (2.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beautiful (19) city (12) architecture (12) building (11) visit (10) Beautiful (10) history (9) free (9) lugar (9) palace (7)
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  • 5/5 Diego Hernán Marulanda O. 5 years ago on Google
    Free entrance, periodically you will find special expositions sets. Located at the Medellín cities heart, the cultural palace Rafael Uribe Uribe is a cultural an highlighted place you shouldn't lose to visit in the meantime you are in the city. It will take you around 90 mins in an average tour for taking great pictures by the way.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JOSE DAVID C. 1 year ago on Google • 397 reviews
    A very beautiful palace to visit to see a fast life of Uribe Uribe and his steps over the history of Colombia. Classic photos of him and others arts that you can see on the first floor. At the 4th floor you can have a splendid view of the Plaza de Botero and the Metro of Medellín. The entry is free and the only thing that they will ask you is for a document that show who are you. It can be the passport or some other ID. There’s an elevator for the wheelchairs and other handicapped people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 trent l. 1 year ago on Google
    When you visit Medellin, you must tour the Palace of Culture Rafael Uribe Uribe. With such rich art and stunning architecture, this gothic Columbian monument is quite a sight! I also love that you can walk out onto the beautiful terraces and take in the bustling streets and incredible mountain views.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kristian W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful from the outside. Missed the entrance time so I came back the next day to see the inside. Security informed us we couldn’t go in without a passport. I didn’t have that, as I wouldn’t risk carrying it around. I didn’t see anything about this on the website, unfortunately.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 עינב בן �. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful only from outside. Nothing much to see inside, one room with history explantions only in spanish, some paintings, but very poor looking.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jay b. 1 year ago on Google
    Cultural museum at Plaza Botero and Plazuela Nutibara. Great views. Area gets very congested as the day goes on. Pay attention to your surroundings in the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricardo Andrés Suaza G. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful place, have a best view in the center......and enjoy real palace in Medellin. This Palace was building between 20's and 30's. In to this palace every day have exposition of art. Entrance is free. I work with scholarship for students of more poor people in Antioquia State in the 4th flat if you need some information ask me directly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A.L. H. 9 months ago on Google • 464 reviews
    A beautiful building in Botero Plaza, you can’t miss the Black and white gothic structure. Free to enter climb the stairs to the 4th floor to see the magnificent views and grab a few pictures. It is designated Colombian National Monument, the culture palace is open to the public and houses numerous events such as concerts and art exhibitions. It is also the permanent home to the Institute of Culture and Heritage of Antioquia. It’s interesting and if you’re going to the Botero museum, it’s right across the park.

  • 5/5 Alan E. 2 months ago on Google • 110 reviews New
    Spectacular looking building in the heart of crazy Medellin. Never seen architecture like it before. Great views from the roof too. Cool art inside and a great place to take a break from the masses outside. Definitely worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isai D. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a great building with art display. Walking the halls you find beautiful art, history and architecture.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Medellín local g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A European style that gives a very special image to the center of Medellín (Original) Un estilo europeo que le da una imagen muy especial al centro de Medellín
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachael D. 2 months ago on Google • 120 reviews New
    Bring your government ID for free entrance. Some interesting information and displays inside. Very interesting outdoor architecture. Restrooms available.

  • 5/5 Mahmoud El H. 7 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Definitely worth a visit if you’re around! Make sure to actually go inside and on the top floor there’s a nice city view!

  • 5/5 Del D. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Medellin Colombia January 2024: The weather was beautiful. The temperature top out somewhere around the Mid 80's. There was so much to see. There is so much to learn. Historical buildings and photos preserving the city of Medellin.

  • 5/5 Melissa N. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Beautiful architecture with paintings you can explore from within! It is free admission, just remember to bring a photo id which is needed to enter. Nice spot to explore if you’re in the city 🎉

  • 5/5 Pablo R. 5 years ago on Google
    A great building with a lot of history

  • 5/5 miller c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Handsome (Original) Hermoso

  • 5/5 HILDEBRANDO FLOREZ R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very beautiful, its architecture is amazing (Original) Es muy bonito, su arquitectura es increíble

  • 5/5 hector henry arias r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Its architectural design is beautiful (Original) Su diseño arquitectónico es hermoso

  • 5/5 Luis H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Free admission, a must visit to a beautiful building. (Original) Entrada gratuita, visita obligada a un bello edificio.

  • 5/5 jose manuel R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So cute (Original) Muy lindo

  • 5/5 Quirósoño 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Genial

  • 4/5 Federico R. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Good viewpoint from the roof. Free entrance. Interesting information panels about the history of the city.

  • 4/5 luis stiven ocampo o. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very vacant (Original) Muy vacano

  • 5/5 Santiago M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is very good, has a good panoramic view and is visited (Original) Muy bueno el lugar, tiene una buena vista panoramica y es visitado

  • 5/5 Teatro G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to remember our roots and our history (Original) Excelente lugar para recordar nuestras raíces y nuestra historia

  • 5/5 Andrea L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place, tell nice stories. (Original) Muy bonito lugar, cuenta gratas historias.

  • 5/5 Luciano S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I remember a great friend. (Original) Recuerdo de un gran amigo.😔

  • 5/5 MACÍA 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, and entrance is free.

  • 4/5 Miya Y. 2 years ago on Google
    It is ok. At least it is free.

  • 5/5 Sebastian 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit location when you visit Medellin. The heart of the city.

  • 5/5 Alejandro S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place to take nice picture especially in the roof.

  • 5/5 Carlos P. 1 year ago on Google
    It's free admission and feel peaceful

  • 5/5 Canan Üstündağ A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful building with a story behind.

  • 3/5 Josué A. 1 year ago on Google
    Palace is really good building, however Medellin Centro is so ugly, dirty and very insecure

  • 4/5 Laela S. 9 months ago on Google
    Really beautiful architecture. Not too much of a museum but for photos it's beautiful and free!

  • 5/5 Abby O. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful building full of architecture and history.

  • 5/5 Mylady S. 10 months ago on Google
    I love this places and the views on top of it, it's nice to have time and see all the art inside

  • 5/5 Yohana C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bien

  • 3/5 John A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Its surroundings are a very comfortable park, it should be noted that it is not advisable to be neglected due to thieves (Original) Sus alrededores son un parque muy cómodo, cabe destacar que no es recomendable estar descuidado debido a los rateros

  • 5/5 comercial c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Handsome (Original) Hermoso

  • 2/5 Eric D. 3 years ago on Google
    To many street hustlers

  • 4/5 JOSE CASTILLO N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Walk between nature and the sea with spectacular views over the pier (Original) Paseo entre naturaleza y el mar con vistas espectaculares sobre el muelle

  • 4/5 claudia m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It seems beautiful to me, but please be a public space a little more careful with the innkeepers who are doing it because they are not leaving or walking there and that space is one of the emblematic of the city (Original) Me parece hermoso pero x favor espacio público un poco más de cuidado con los venteros q se están haciendo x ahi no están dejando ni caminar y ese espacio es uno de los emblemáticos de la cuidad

  • 4/5 victor hugo cardenas i. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent choice (Original) Excelente opción

  • 5/5 Nayive V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Exelente muy hermoso

  • 5/5 Jeanymaye Gomez T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All that work in the palace of culture is very beautiful (Original) Es muy bonita toda esa obra d palacio de la cultura

  • 5/5 DANIEL V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, you have to visit it, I recommend this place. (Original) Hermoso, hay que visitarlo recomiendo este lugar.

  • 5/5 wilinton Matines B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Because of the diversity (Original) Por la diversidad

  • 4/5 B R. 5 years ago on Google
    Free cultural center next to Plaza Botero. History exhibits and art exhibits on the first floor.

  • 5/5 melissa m. 4 years ago on Google
    A not so hidden gem - the building is beautiful and very hard to miss but I doubt many people take the time to go inside. Totally worth it.

  • 4/5 Luke K. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved all this amazing statues

  • 5/5 Zara H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great city view from above, gallery with paintings by local artists, city library and it's free!

  • 4/5 Pedro de la C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great spot for pictures and beautiful rooftop with no cost

  • 5/5 M W. 4 years ago on Google
    What a delight to accidentally find this as I walked by the Parque Berrio metro station! Gorgeous building that makes a great backdrop for Parque Botero right next to it

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    🌀🌀⭐🌬😘😊

  • 5/5 gustavo m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly and warm. (Original) Muy amigable y cálido.

  • 3/5 Marfil c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice k you can visit it (Original) Muy bonito k lo pueden visitar

  • 5/5 Danna L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended, the place is spectacular, well maintained and managed, an atmosphere of Colombian culture and art is breathed, it is a very quiet and interactive space, a library and a very complete computer room, a very pleasant space to share and socialize! I loved! (Original) Recomendadísimo, el lugar es espectacular, bien cuidado y administrado, se respira un ambiente de cultura y arte Colombiano, es un espacio muy tranquilo e interactivo, una biblioteca y una sala de cómputo muy completa, un espacio muy ameno para compartir y socializar, ¡me encantó!

  • 5/5 Edu V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful architecture of the city of Medellín (Original) Muy bella arquitectura de la ciudad de Medellín

  • 3/5 Alejandro M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Camilo Andres Restrepo M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful and mythical place to meet culture, art and letters (Original) Un maravilloso y mítico lugar para el encuentro con la cultura, el arte y las letras

  • 5/5 Artemis M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful palace, an incredible history, it generates a lot of peace, you can explore, cultivate, and have a pleasant time. (Original) es un palacio hermoso, una historia increíble, te genera mucha paz, puedes explorar, culturizarte, y pasar un momento agradable.

  • 5/5 Edwin B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful architecture and peace in the middle of the city center! (Original) Hermosa arquitectura y paz en medio del centro citadino!

  • 4/5 Ignacio A F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice architecture (Original) Linda arquitectura

  • 5/5 Gleidys G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simply spectacular (Original) Simplemente espectacular

  • 5/5 BETTOTTOUNS 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to meet and enjoy its architecture (Original) Bonito lugar para conocer y disfrutar de su arquitectura

  • 5/5 Aleja186u 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's very nice on the outside (Original) Es muy bonito por fuera

  • 5/5 Yrmis C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place I recommend it (Original) Muy buen lugar lo recomiendo

  • 5/5 Mayita G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and incomparable (Original) Hermoso e incomparable

  • 3/5 Joege Alberto Gaviria U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many people without masks ... (Original) Mucha gente sin tapabocas...

  • 5/5 John Jadilson echavarria P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an excellent place to know because it contains a lot of history of our beautiful city (Original) Es un excelente lugar para conocer porque contiene mucha historia de nuestra hermosa ciudad


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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