National Palace
The civic heart of El Salvador, in imported marble.
4th Calle Poniente, between 4th and 6th Avenida Sur, Historic Center, San Salvador.
About National Palace
The National Palace stands over Plaza Barrios with 101 halls built between 1905 and 1911 in Italian marble and neoclassical style. It housed the Salvadoran government until 1974 and is now a National Monument.
Details
Hours
Mon-Wed closed Thu-Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Admission
$2 - $3
Best time to visit
Only with guided tours, at a symbolic cost.
Highlight
Only with guided tour
Brief History
Inaugurated in 1911, it served as the seat of the three branches of government and the epicenter of Salvadoran political power for much of the 20th century. It was designed by José Emilio Alcaine under the direction of José María Peralta Lagos. It has 101 rooms and four main halls, each with its own color: Red, Pink, Yellow, and Blue. It has been a National Monument since 1980. Today, it operates as a museum and cultural space, featuring exhibitions on independence and constitutional history.
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Location & Map
4th Calle Poniente, between 4th and 6th Avenida Sur, Historic Center, San Salvador.
Visit Tips
Entry is not free: access is only with a guided tour and has a symbolic cost.
The four color halls are the highlights: Red, Pink, Yellow, and Blue.
Coordinate it with the Cathedral, which is next door.
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