A Must Visit for Art Lovers
- January 12, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
bettybetty10 from Dallas, Texas
The Fabrica La Aurora is a complex of galleries a short (and scenic) 10 min walk from the Jardin. There are more than 50 galleries housed in complex offering contemporary and older art, home furnishings, jewelry and photography. Many parts of the complex are open air so it's really fun to wander on a nice sunny day.
It would take several hours to wander through all the different galleries featuring many American artists, but some local artists as well. Much of the art is very expensive and for true collectors, but the people who manage the galleries are very nice and welcoming. I get the feeling that the visitors are predominantly foreign (Japanese, American, Canadian), and English is widely spoken.
There is also a bookstore on the premises, and a couple of restaurants. One is a more casual cafe located in a courtyard where coffees, teas, salads, sandwiches, and wine are on the menu. There is a more formal restaurant at the front of the Fabrica.
If you enjoy gallery hopping and love unusual art, this would be a leisurely and interesting way to spend a few hours!