The Palacio de Valle, also called Palacio del Valle, is a historic villa in

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, built by the Italian architect,

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, from 1913 to 1917 and reminiscent of

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. The original client of the villa was the merchant Celestino Caces, who then sold it to Acisclo del Valle, who had its construction completed. Today, the villa is occupied by an upscale hotel and restaurant.

References

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