COSTA RICA
FACTORY OF LIQUOR
[Av. 5-7/calle 11]. It`s situated next to the Park of Spain. It used to be the
National Factory of Liquor, and now houses the Ministry of Culture, Youth and
Sport. The main building was built in 1856. It`s one-storey on rectangular base along the street. It has short, two-sided roof, arched windows, ornated stone gate and iron grating with four pilasters on which is put the triangular fronton with the clock inside. There is also the National Centre of
Culture with Gallery of Contemporary Arts. The complex comprises also of two
theaters, three art galleries, library and live cultural activities. On the west
side of building is old sun clock. There is also a machinery and equipment
operating as it used to.
SAN JOSE
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