House of Culture

HOUSE OF CULTURE, PUERTO PLATA

The Puerto Plata Culture Center, yet another structure that boasts Victorian-style desing, is located within the popular Historical center of Puerto Plata.

 

 

Located in front of the city's historic central park, Casa de La Cultura is one of the oldest cultural and intellectual centers in Puerto Plata.

 

It was rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century and today key cultural events are held there, from exhibitions to conferences. Visit this three-story, Victorian-style wooden building with a library of Spanish literature and a second-floor terrace with panoramic views of the city of Puerto Plata.

 

HISTORY HOUSE OF CULTURE, PUERTO PLATA

 

 

Continuing with the series of images of our city, going to the Puerto Plata of yesterday, that of our ancestors, the cultured Puerto Plata and seeing the Puerto Plata of today, its evolution and its attachment to traditions, we thus find ourselves with today's Casa of Culture before the Society Faith in the Future built entirely in wood in 1908, where at the time of the dictatorship of Ulises Heureaux "Lilís" a part of the restless Puerto Plata youth met in front of the Central Park, between the now Separación and Duarte streets , to discuss politics and science, despite the existing repressive measures. From that gathering, emerged, on May 12, 1889, the society Fe en el Porvenir.

 

Panoramic view postcard of the "Faith in the Future" Club (1914). Puerto Plata, DR.
Source: Collaboration image of P. Rodríguez.

 

The Faith in the Future Society played a very important role in the development of culture and many of its members participated in the fight against the dictatorship of Ulises Heureaux, whose fall occurred on July 26, 1889. During his history, this institution managed to develop in Puerto Plata, a spirit of sociability and cultural dissemination through evening presentations and literary gatherings.

 

The educator José Dubeau was one of the main animators of the meetings that were held there. The evenings were organized by the educator Antera Mota, both at her school and at the Faith in the Future Society. On October 12, 1896, the Faith in the Future Society invited Salomé Ureña to participate in the celebration of the fourth centenary of the Discovery of America, which she attended and read in the halls of said society, her poem La Fe en el Future. Her children Pedro and Max Henríquez Ureña accompanied her in this act, it was her last appearance in public.

 

 

The current House of Culture is located on Separación Street, in front of Plaza Independencia, the three-level building richly adorned with turned columns and railings, skylights and cresting: but what most often draws attention to it is the sloping ceiling “Manzard” type that takes place on the third level, a place currently occupied by the provincial headquarters of the Secretary of State for Culture and the Offices of the Provincial Directorate of Monumental Heritage. Where the culture of our city continues to be transmitted and supported.

 

ABOUT HOUSE OF CULTURE, PUERTO PLATA

 

 

The House of Culture or House of Culture is an institution that is open and accessible to the public, and is in charge of permanently generating concerted cultural development processes between the community and state entities, aimed at the preservation, transmission and promotion of artistic and cultural samples of the community.

 

 

The house of culture has a physical plant for the teaching and practice of different cultural expressions, as well as for dissemination, education, training, research, organization and support for artistic creation, giving workshops in different artistic areas such as they are dance, theater and oral narration, music, plastic arts, literature, among others; and aimed at children, youth, adults and older adults.

 

It is a meeting space for the articulation of social and cultural processes that enable the inclusion of the population in order to design policies, enable rights, provide access to art, develop educational and training activities in the different artistic and cultural areas, supporting artistic creation and promoting cultural exchange.

 

The Houses of Culture usually have libraries, toy libraries, an auditorium, cultural workshops for dance, music, plastic arts, theater and other activities that are generally free or at affordable prices for the community. These types of premises are of great importance for the preservation of the local culture, especially in rural communities that lack theaters, cinemas or concert halls. Although also in the big cities the houses of culture are important to maintain cultural activities with groups of all ages and social strata.

 

NEAR TO HOUSE OF CULTURE, PUERTO PLATA

 

You are in the center of the city where the places of interest are close and you can get there by crossing a corner, enjoy every moment with your family or your partner, show your photos to your friends of our beautiful Puerto Plata.

 

NEARBY PLACE TO HOUSE OF CULTURE, PUERTO PLATA - LIST

 

• Historical Center Puerto Plata
• Amber Museum Puerto Plata
• Fortaleza San Felipe Puerto Plata
• Cable Car Puerto Plata
• Culture Center Puerto Plata
• Gregorio Luperón Museum Puerto Plata
• Paseo Dona Blanca Puerto Plata
• Umbrella Street Puerto Plata
• Espigón Cigar Factory Puerto Plata
• Coffe Corner Puerto Plata
• San Felipe Cathedral Puerto Plata

 

WHERE TO SLEEP HOUSE OF CULTURE, PUERTO PLATA

 

Choosing where to stay in Puerto Plata is very simple, if you are looking for 3 to 5 star hotels they are available for you, if you are looking for comfortable and safe cheap hotels you will also find them, we will leave you a list of 5 star hotels and cheap hotels so that you can make the right decision .

 

List of 5 star hotels

Where to Stay in Puerto Plata

We recommend these resorts around Puerto Plata for the best experience, regardless of your budget:

• BlueBay Villas Doradas: Blue Bay is an 18-plus all-inclusive resort perfect for couples and groups of friends. Guests enjoy the use of a private beach, with all necessary amenities provided for a day on the sand from seating to shade.
• Emotions By Hodelpa Playa Dorada: This five-star resort offers mid-range prices and all-inclusive plans. Breakfast is included for all guests, and the resort has pool and beach access, snorkeling, entertainment, a kids’ club, and spa.
• Blue JackTar: This affordable all-inclusive resort has a beachfront location, friendly staff, bright rooms, and an outdoor pool.
• Viva Wyndham V Heavens – All-Inclusive Resort fThis adults-only all-inclusive is a favorite for those looking for a low-key, relaxing tropical getaway.

 

List of Cheap Hotels

Hotel Lomar

Hotel Don Juan

 

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HOUSE OF CULTURE, PUERTO PLATA - FAQ's

• What is the entrance fee to House of Culture, Puerto Plata?

  There is no cost, you can enter and take photos.

• What can be done in the House of Culture?

  The Houses of Culture normally have libraries, toy libraries, auditoriums, cultural workshops for dance, music, plastic arts, theater and other activities that are generally free or at affordable prices for the community.

• House of Culture is safe for the family?

  Not only in the House of Culture, security throughout Puerto Plata is very safe, you can walk safely if you have any questions you can ask any Politur security personnel.

• How can I get to House of Culture, Puerto Plata?

  It is very easy to get to the place, it all depends on where you are, most routes pass near the City Center, you just have to tell it that you are going to the "Central Park, Please" and after you arrive you are two corners away. destination, you can also download the app Travelerd: Family Travel Guide, travel with your GPS and find the places that are close to you.

• What is the House of Culture, Puerto Plata?

  Located in front of the city's historic central park, Casa de La Cultura is one of the oldest cultural and intellectual centers in Puerto Plata.