Serralles Castle
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Serrallés Castle (or Castillo Serrallés in Spanish) is an impressive mansion/castle located in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was built during the 1930s by Juan Eugenio Serralles, son of businessman Juan Serralles, founder of Serralles Distillers. Nowadays, the castle is a museum with information about the sugar cane industry and its impact in the economy of Puerto Rico.
Construction
The castle was built by local architect, Pedro Adolfo de Castro y Besosa, using the Spanish Colonial Revival style. It was located in a hill that overlooks the city of Ponce. It counts with two huge terraces, an outside fountain, and a symmetrical garden. Inside it has a luxurious hall, a huge dining room, and an interior patio.See also
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