The modern South American city Santiago is located near the Santa Lucia hill on the shore of the Mapocho River. Santiago is a truly stylish city built in the colonial style in the square manner that is usual for Spanish cities. Here tall skyscrapers peacefully coexist with old houses.
La Moneda Palace, Central market, San Cristobal Hill, Municipal theater, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Santiago … Open
Plenty of seafood dishes, inimitable beef treats, various vegetables and fruits are the main distinctive features of ethnic cuisine in Santiago. According to true gourmands the city of … Open
One of the most beautiful architectural monuments of the city is the Ministry of Finance building. It was erected in 1817 and is a vivid example of the classical style. The architectural monument has amazing proportions. Its length is about 360 meters. From the moment of construction, there remained luxurious marble columns and arches, which today make the architectural appearance of the building unique.
The main feature of Santiago lifestyle and culture is multinationality of the destination. Tourists will be surely much impressed with a unique fusion of various cultures and traditions. … Open
Several attractive national parks are located in the suburbs of the Chilean capital. Radal Siete Tazas National Reserve deserves particular attention. It was founded in 1981 and has an area of more than 5000 hectares. Many hiking routes are laid over there, so lovers of nature have an opportunity to admire the picturesque mountain areas, beautiful lakes, and waterfalls hidden from view. There is also an interesting archaeological area with a thematic museum. In a warm season, special areas for tent camps are available to visitors.
Among the most remarkable and significant landmarks of the city the Basilica del Salvador is best worth mentioning and visiting by all tourists without exception. The Basilica is located in … Open
In the variety of cultural centers the Museum of Modern Art of Chile is worth noting. It was founded in 1949 and is considered one of the city's oldest museums. It owns a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, engravings, photographs and other works of art, both modern and those dated by the 19th century. The museum has about 2000 unique exhibits as a whole.