Palacio de la Moneda

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  • Address
    Morandé 130, Santiago Centro
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  • Phone
    690 4000, ext 4311
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  • Transport
    underground rail: La Moneda

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Chile's presidential palace, Palacio De La Moneda (La Moneda literally means 'the coin'), was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca as the official mint at the end of the 18th century. It became the presidential residence in 1846. Badly damaged by air force attacks during the 1973 military coup, it was restored before the return to democracy and now houses the presidential offices. The head of state does not reside here now.

Book in advance for free tours of the interior - this is an unusually accessible seat of power. Carabineros (police) hold a changing-of-the-guard ceremony at on alternate days.