Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Santiago, Chile

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 4.8 km
Ascend 43 m
Descend 53 m

Experience Santiago in Chile in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Santiago

Sight 1: Teatro Caupolicán

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Teatro Caupolicán is a theatre and music venue located on the San Diego street in Santiago, Chile. It was opened in 1936. During its long history has hosted sporting, political, and cultural events. Currently is an important concert venue for popular Chilean and international artists, with a seating capacity of 4,500 and a total capacity of 5,400.

Wikipedia: Teatro Caupolicán (EN), Link

271 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Basílica del Corazón de María

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The Basilica of the Heart of Mary is a Catholic Church in the city of Santiago, Chile. Built by the Claretians, it was inaugurated on 7 December 1879, being designated as a basilica in 1929 and as a National Monument of Chile on 14 January 1987.

Wikipedia: Basílica del Corazón de María (Santiago de Chile) (EN), Website

724 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: Museo Histórico Militar

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The Historical and Military Museum of Chile or in its acronym MHM, is an establishment located in the commune of Santiago, Chile. Of a permanent nature, it is a non-profit institution, open to the public and at the service of society and its development. The administration of the museum is in charge of the Garrison of the Chilean Army. It was created to make known to the citizens the military history of Chile and its value as a historical-cultural heritage, the formation of the nation and also to publicize the values and traditions of the Army.

Wikipedia: Museo Histórico y Militar de Chile (ES)

757 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: Plaza Ercilla

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Plaza Ercilla is an urban park located in the Chilean commune of Santiago, in the Metropolitan Region. Its name is due in homage to the Spanish writer and soldier, Alonso de Ercilla, author of the epic poem La Araucana, which narrates episodes of the beginning of the Conquest of Chile.

Wikipedia: Plaza Ercilla (ES)

1103 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 5: O'Higgins Park

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O'Higgins Park, covering approximately 75 hectares, is Santiago, Chile's second largest public park after Metropolitan Park. It is situated in the center of the capital city, within the Santiago Commune.

Wikipedia: O'Higgins Park (EN)

1794 meters / 22 minutes

Sight 6: Palacio Heiremans

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The Heiremans Palace is a building located in the República neighborhood of Santiago de Chile, which houses the Salvador Allende Solidarity Museum and the Salvador Allende Foundation.

Wikipedia: Palacio Heiremans (ES)

1 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 7: Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende

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Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende

The Museum of Solidarity Salvador Allende (MSSA) (Spanish: Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende) is a contemporary art museum located in Santiago, Chile, named after Salvador Allende, president of Chile between 1970 and 1973.

Wikipedia: Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende (EN)

122 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 8: Casonas de Avenida República

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The Casonas de Avenida República are a group of mansions built during the second half of the nineteenth century in the Barrio República, part of the old town of Santiago, in the sector bounded to the north by the Alameda, Ejército to the east, Blanco Encalada to the south and Avenida España to the west.

Wikipedia: Casonas de Avenida República (ES)

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