Palacio de Carta (Charter Palace), Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Charter Palace was commissioned in 1721 by Captain Mat铆as Rodr铆guez Carta as his grand family residence and completed in 1752. Its stone fa莽ade showcases a harmonious blend of Canarian Baroque and Neoclassical styles, with elegant balconies and a clock adorning the upper level.
Inside, the palace unfolds around two traditional Canarian courtyards. The main patio is a masterpiece of colonial domestic architecture, featuring intricately carved wooden galleries and even original floorboards beneath some of the current paved surfaces.
Over the centuries, the palace has played many roles. It housed the Captaincy General of the Canary Islands, served as the headquarters of the Civil Government, and even functioned as a bank in the mid-20th century. Today, after an extensive restoration completed in early 2023, it has found new life as both a tourist information office and the home of the Santa Cruz History Museum.
Inside, the palace unfolds around two traditional Canarian courtyards. The main patio is a masterpiece of colonial domestic architecture, featuring intricately carved wooden galleries and even original floorboards beneath some of the current paved surfaces.
Over the centuries, the palace has played many roles. It housed the Captaincy General of the Canary Islands, served as the headquarters of the Civil Government, and even functioned as a bank in the mid-20th century. Today, after an extensive restoration completed in early 2023, it has found new life as both a tourist information office and the home of the Santa Cruz History Museum.
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Sight Name: Palacio de Carta (Charter Palace)
Sight Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (See walking tours in Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (See walking tours in Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
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