The Carre Building, with its remarkable architecture and rich history, is a key heritage site for the city of Medellin and gives a glimpse into the city’s colorful past.
The surrounding area, situated close by the city’s train station, was originally a hub for rural farmers to bring their wares into Medellin. Tradesmen and farmers from the region would unload fruits and vegetables from their lorries, and all kinds of goods were delivered to the area by train.
Built in 1895 over four floors, the Carre building is considered an architectural relic of both Medellin and Colombia. According to local media, the Carre building stood as the tallest structure in Medellin upon completion.
The French architect was Emile Charles Carre , who was initially hired by the Colombian Church to build the Metropolitan Cathedral and took it upon himself to create more architectural masterpieces. The style of the Carre building, in its uniform beauty of the tall green windows which surround the building on all four sides, does not match surrounding Medellin architecture, making it one of Medellin’s most memorable sites.
However there are also other heritage buildings in the area such as the Vasquez Building, the Alpujarra Administrative Center and the Old Railway Station of Antioquia.
The Cisnero building was restored by the Mayor of Medellin and is now the home of the Ministry of Education.