Independencia
District of Santiago
Santiago Metropolitan - Chile

Former National Congress Building

The Former National Congress Building (ex Congreso Nacional) is the former home of the Chilean Congress. Congress met in this building in central Santiago until Salvador Allende's socialist government was overthrown by Augusto Pinochet's military coup d'état on September 11, 1973. During the Pinochet dictatorship, Congress was moved to new premises in Valparaíso; the old building was declared a national monument in 1976 and between 1990 and 2006 housed the ministry of foreign affairs.

Located at -33.4378, -70.6531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Legislative buildings, Buildings and structures in Santiago, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile, Government buildings completed in 1876, Seats of national legislatures

Cementerio General de Santiago

The Cementerio General de Santiago, Chile is one of the largest cemeteries in Latin America with an estimated 2 million burials. The cemetery was established in 1820 after Chile's independence when Bernardo O'Higgins inaugurated the Alameda de las Delicias along the old course of the Mapocho River.

Located at -33.4149, -70.6492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Chile, Buildings and structures in Santiago, 1820 establishments, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile, Parks in Santiago, Chile

Supreme Court of Chile

The Supreme Court of Chile is the highest court in Chile. It also administrates the lower courts in the nation. It is located in the capital Santiago. In the Chilean system, the court lacks the broader power of judicial review — it cannot set binding precedent or invalidate laws. Instead, it acts on a case-by-case basis. Trials are carried out in salas, chambers of at least five judges, presided over by the most senior member.

Located at -33.4392, -70.6531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government of Chile, National supreme courts

Estación Mapocho

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Estación Mapocho was for a long time the hub for all rail traffic serving northern Chile, Valparaiso and Argentina. Built to celebrate the centennial of Chilean independence, the building has an obvious sentimental value that adds to its imposing architecture. In recognition of all these attributes, the building was declared a national monument in 1976.

Located at -33.4322, -70.6546 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Santiago, Railway stations in Chile, Transport in Santiago, Railway stations opened in 1913, Railway stations closed in 1987, National Monuments of Chile

Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK

Estadio Santa Laura is a football stadium in Independencia, Santiago, Chile. It is the home stadium of Unión Española. The stadium holds 22,000 people and was built in 1922. It is a multi-use stadium, also used for concerts. Its attendance for football matches is rarely above 5,000 spectators.

Located at -33.4046, -70.659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Unión Española, Football venues in Chile, Sports venues in Santiago

Colegio Nuestra Señora de Andacollo

Colegio Nuestra Señora de Andacollo is a Catholic primary and secondary school administered by the Congregation of Holy Cross since 1976 in Santiago, Chile. It was founded by the Archdiocese of Santiago in 1904. The school is dedicated to "Our Lady of Andacollo" (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Andacollo), also known as the "Virgin of Andacollo" (Spanish: Virgen de Andacollo), a celebrated Catholic image of the Virgin Mary.

Located at -33.4317, -70.67 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Holy Cross secondary schools, Congregations of Holy Cross, Roman Catholic schools in Chile, Education in Santiago, Chile

Parroquia de Santa Filomena

Parroquia de Santa Filomena (Parish of Santa Filomena) is a church located in the Patronato District of the Recoleta Municipality in the city of Santiago Chile. This church is named after Santa Filomena, a saint and a martyr. The Santa Filomena Church was built in 1884 by the architect Eugenio Joannon and under the supervision of Ruperto Marchant, a priest.

Located at -33.4296, -70.6435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in Chile, Religious buildings completed in 1884, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Churches in Santiago, Chile

Hipódromo Chile

Hipódromo Chile is a thoroughbred horse race track in the municipality of Independencia, in the Santiago Metropolitan Region of Chile. It is one of two race tracks in Greater Santiago.

Located at -33.4047, -70.6651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Horse racing venues in Chile, Sports venues in Santiago

Chilean National History Museum

The Chilean National History Museum (Spanish: Museo Histórico Nacional or MHN) is located in the Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago in Santiago, Chile in Plaza de Armas. The institution was founded on May 2, 1911, and consists of the former palace's old rooms used as exhibition spaces. The collection consists of everyday life objects from Chile such as women's clothing, sewing machines, furniture, and other decorative and functional pieces.

Located at -33.437, -70.6506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Santiago, Chile, Museums established in 1911, History museums in Chile, Decorative arts museums, Art museums and galleries in Chile

Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Andacollo, Santiago

Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Andacollo, Santiago is Catholic parish in Santiago, Chile dedicated to Our Lady of Andacollo. The parish shares the same city block with Colegio de Nuestra Señora de Andacollo, a school administered, like the parish, by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Holy Cross Sisters serve in the parish as well.

Located at -33.4257, -70.6683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Church in Chile, Roman Catholic churches in Chile, Churches in Santiago, Chile

Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago is the seat of the Archbishop of Santiago de Chile, currently Ricardo Ezzati Andrello, and the center of the archdiocese of Santiago de Chile. Construction of the cathedral began in 1748 and ended in 1800; further alterations ordered at the end of the 19th century give it its present appearance. Previous cathedrals in the archdiocese had been destroyed by earthquakes.

Located at -33.4377, -70.6518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1800, Churches in Santiago, Chile, Roman Catholic churches in Chile

Barrio Patronato

Barrio Patronato is a traditional neighborhood in Santiago, Chile. It is bounded by Avenida Recoleta from the west, Bellavista Street from the south, Loreto Street from the eatst, and Dominica street from the north. Administratively, it corresponds to Junta de Vecinos no. 34 (Neighborhood Council No.34) "Andrés Bello" of Recoleta commune. There is Patronato metro station of Santiago Metro.

Located at -33.43, -70.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Chile, Geography of Santiago, Chile

Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago

The Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago is a building located in the north central village of the Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile. The building dates back to 1808 and houses, since 1982, the National History Museum of Chile. The building was built between 1804 and 1807 to serve as the home for the royal courts of justice. The courts were there for two years until Chile's first government junta, in 1810, assembled to replace the Spanish governor.

Located at -33.437, -70.6506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Santiago, National Monuments of Chile

Santa Ana metro station

Santa Ana is a transfer station between the Line 2 and Line 5 of the Santiago Metro. It was initially a single-line station on the Line 2, subsequently in 1998, the station begins to be adapted to become a transfer station, as a part of the extension of the Line 5 from Baquedano metro station to Santa Ana station, in which was used the New Austrian Tunnelling method. The older portion of the station occupies part of the central reservation of the Autopista Central, which is sunked.

Located at -33.4382, -70.6599 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Mercado Central de Santiago

The Mercado Central de Santiago is the central market of Santiago de Chile. It was opened in 1872 and Fermín Vivaceta was in charge of its construction. The market replaced the Plaza del Abasto, which was destroyed by a fire in 1864. The market is housed in a building whose main feature is a cast-iron roof and supporting structure, which was fabricated by Messrs Laidlaw & Sons of Glasgow. Edward Woods and Charles Henry Driver taken part in the design of the structure.

Located at -33.4337, -70.651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Santiago, Retail markets, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile

Central Post Office Building (Santiago)

The Central Post Office Building is a historic post office building on the northern edge of the Plaza de Armas, in Santiago, Chile. It is adjacent to the Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago and is located on what was the land lot originally owned by Pedro de Valdivia and where he built his house. The site also was occupied by a building that served as Presidential Palace until 1846. Construction of the current building began in 1881 and was designed by Ricardo Brown.

Located at -33.4371, -70.6511 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Santiago, Post office buildings

Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago

The Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago is the building housing the Supreme Court of Chile, the Court of Appeals of Santiago, and the Court-martial Court of the Chilean Army, Chilean Air Force and Carabineros de Chile. It occupies a full block-front of Compañía Street between Bandera and Morandé Streets. The building diagonally faces the Palacio de la Real Aduana, which houses the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, and Montt Varas Square sits in front.

Located at -33.4391, -70.6531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Santiago, Courthouses

Santo Domingo Church, Santiago de Chile

The Santo Domingo Church is a Domenican church in the historical downtown of Santiago de Chile. It is located at the corner of Santo Domingo Street and 21 de Mayo Street. The main body of the church is built in ashlar masonry. The bell towers are constructed of clay brick masonry covered with stucco.

Located at -33.4357, -70.6503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Santiago, Chile, Roman Catholic churches in Chile

Puente Cal y Canto metro station

Puente Cal y Canto is an underground metro station on the Line 2 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. Originally named Mapocho, it was renamed to Puente Cal y Canto shortly after its opening. This name is taken from the former bridge on the Mapocho River, whose remains were found during the construction of the station. The station's platforms walls have a decoration that resembles the architecture of the mentioned bridge. Until 2004 the station was the northern terminus of the Line 2.

Located at -33.4331, -70.6518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Plaza de Armas metro station

Plaza de Armas is an underground metro station on the Line 5 of the Santiago Metro. It is located under the Plaza de Armas of Santiago. Nearby points of interest include the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, Central Post Office Building, Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago, Santo Domingo Church and the Casa Colorada.

Located at -33.4377, -70.6505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Cerro Blanco

Cerro Blanco is a hill and historical landmark in the city of Santiago, Chile. This geographic feature rises 89 metres above the surrounding terrain and covers a surface area of 28 hectares . It is bordered by Recoleta Avenue on the east, Santos Dumont Avenue on the south and La Unión Street on the north. The latter street separates the hill from the Cementerio General de Santiago.

Located at -33.4196, -70.6463 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Geography of Santiago, Chile, Landforms of Chile, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile

Patronato metro station

Patronato is an underground metro station on the Line 2 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. The tunnel that connects the station with Puente Cal y Canto metro station passes under the Mapocho River. The station is named after the barrio where it is located, which is Barrio Patronato.

Located at -33.4296, -70.6471 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Cerro Blanco metro station

Cerro Blanco is an underground metro station on the Line 2 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. The station takes its name from the nearby Cerro Blanco.

Located at -33.422, -70.6448 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Cementerios metro station

Cementerios is an underground metro station on the Line 2 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. The word cementerios means cemeteries in English and the station is so named because it is located under a segment of Recoleta Avenue that forms the borders of two cemeteries, Cementerio General de Santiago to the west and the smaller Cementerio Católico to the east.

Located at -33.414, -70.6436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Plaza Yungay

Plaza Yungay is a square located in Barrio Yungay, an historical neighborhood of Santiago, Chile, located at the western limits of the commune of Santiago. The plaza is the home of a monument commemorating the end of Chile's War of the Confederation (1836-1839) against the Peruvian and Bolivian confederation, and a church named for the saint that protects Santiago's residents from earthquakes. Today, it is a lively public space.

Located at -33.4376, -70.674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Santiago, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile, War of the Pacific, Military history of Chile, Squares in Chile