Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
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An impressive Neoclassical cathedral, one of Chile's most important religious buildings.
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Plan a free trip to SantiagoUpdated: 2026-10-11
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a vibrant city nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes Mountains. It offers a fascinating blend of colonial history, modern architecture, and a rich culinary and cultural scene, making it a perfect destination for exploring South America.
Things to do in Santiago include Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, La Chascona, La Moneda Cultural Center. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
An impressive Neoclassical cathedral, one of Chile's most important religious buildings.
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The official seat of the President of Chile, an impressive Neoclassical building with daily changing of the guard.
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A museum showcasing a fascinating collection of art and artifacts from pre-Columbian cultures across the Americas.
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A long, green park along the Mapocho River, ideal for a stroll, picnic, and people-watching.
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An important museum dedicated to the victims of the military dictatorship in Chile, a must for history enthusiasts.
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A beautiful urban park on a hill, featuring castles, fountains, gardens, and great city views.
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A modern complex featuring a massive mall and the Gran Torre Santiago skyscraper, offering a high observation deck.
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A beautiful and modern urban park with lakes, gardens, sculptures, and play areas for children.
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La Vega Central, also known as the Feria Mapocho, is a market located at the far south of Recoleta commune in Santiago de Chile, near the north bank of the Mapocho River. A wide variety of products are sold in its surrounds, principally fresh fruit and vegetables from the Chilean Central Valley. La Vega Central is also home to over 500 dairy, meat, goods and merchandise stores, and offers a variety of Chilean cuisine. The market covers 60,000 square meters and sees thousands of visitors pass through its stalls each day.
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, La Chascona, La Moneda Cultural Center, La Moneda Palace, Museum of Precolombian Art, Parque Forestal and 9 more. Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: An impressive Neoclassical cathedral, one of Chile's most important religious buildings.
Museums worth visiting in Santiago: La Moneda Cultural Center, Museum of Precolombian Art, Museum of Memory and Human Rights (Quinta Normal) and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.
Parks and gardens in Santiago: Parque Forestal, Parque Araucano, Cerro Santa Lucia and Parque Bicentenario (Vitacura).
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