Public Library commune, while working as a center of events, art exhibitions, and cultural workshops. It is important to emphasize that the building is totally unsuitable to work as a public library and the municipality requires the construction of a new enclosure for these purposes. Outside the entrance to the Palacio Carrasco there a sculpture by Auguste Rodin called "La Defense". It was declared a National Historic Monument on September 8th of 1986 , under Supreme Decree No. 791.
Palacio Vergara.
The Palacio Rioja , located on the street Quillota, functions as a museum and a place of theatrical performances. At one time there was fitted a small art theater, which was subsequently closed. It was declared a National Historic Landmark on May 14 of 1985 , under Supreme Decree No. 262.
The Cerro Castillo Presidential Palace , located in Callao Street # 398, is a retreat for the Presidents of the Republic. It opened in 1929 and declared a National Historic Landmark on May 26 of 2005 , under Supreme Decree No. 660.
Castillo Wulff , iconic building of the commune, of neo-Tudor style, built in 1906 . Perched upon a requer�os on the coast, between the mouth of the Marga Marga and Caleta Abarca (Avenida Marina N � 37). Was built by Don Gustavo Wulff Mowle (1862 - 1946), businessman and philanthropist of Valpara�so . The building was designed in two floors connected to a tower through a medieval-style bridge. In 1995 it was declared a national monument, but now houses the offices of the headquarters of the Heritage Unit of the Municipality of Vi�a del Mar.
New Year
Fireworks thrown in the Bay of Valparaiso theNew Year 2007.
Vi�a del Mar is known as one of the big points, which also offers a wide panorama, to celebrate New Year. This fame that panders to the Commune Garden is, among many things, his big show with fireworks and the alliance he had with the neighboring commune of Valpara�so , who has extensive
