Best sights in Santiago
A planning-minded collection of Santiago's strongest architecture, culture, historic places, parks, markets, and waterfront anchors — selected from the city's existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline architecture, then add one museum, historic area, or outdoor block to give each day a different rhythm.
30 places worth building into a Santiago itinerary · Architecture · Museums · Parks · Historic sights
Basílica del Salvador
The Basílica del Salvador is a basilica located at the corner of Huérfanos Street and Almirante Barroso Street in the Barrio Brasil of Santiago de Chile. The basilica was designed by the German architect Teodoro Burchard in the Neo Gothic style. It was renovated by Josué Smith Solar in 1932.
Bernardo O'Higgins Monument
Bernardo O'Higgins Monument is a landmarks. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Cápsula Bicentenario
Cápsula Bicentenario is a public landmark in Santiago, Santiago tied to the civic or historic identity of the surrounding area. It is usually more meaningful for its setting, symbolism, or urban role than for a single exhibit or venue experience.
Casa Ariztía
Casa Ariztía is a landmarks. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Casa Colorada
Casa Colorada is a colonial house located in Santiago, Chile. It was built in 1769, by Joseph de la Vega for Mateo de Toro Zambrano, then transferred to the Irarrazaval Family and currently houses the Museo de Santiago. The house has a clay-tiled roof, balconied windows, and deep-red walls, and consists of two storeys.
Casa de Los Diez
Casa de Los Diez is a landmarks. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Casa de Santo Domingo 627
Casa de Santo Domingo 627 is a landmarks. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Casa de Velasco
Casa de Velasco is a museums. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Caupolicán Theatre
Caupolicán Theatre is a top_attractions. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral
Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral is a major Santiago arts venue presenting theatre, dance, music, visual arts and public cultural programming. Its building and programme make it a substantive visitor stop in the city’s Lastarria cultural district, with an established public performance and exhibition role.
Centro Cultural Teatro Huemul
Centro Cultural Teatro Huemul is a top_attractions. It is best understood through the local role it plays in the surrounding area.
Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Elegant museum housed in an 1805 building & featuring exhibits of pre-Columbian artworks & a shop.
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