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Cementerio General
The Cementerio General is one of Santiago's most under-discovered and interesting sights. This little city of tombs - some incredibly ornate, some palatial, some sublime, others ridiculous - is a history lesson in itself. The final resting places of political figures such as Salvador Allende, diplomat Orlando Letelier and José Manuel Balmaceda are reminders of political turmoil from the 19th century to the recent past.
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Palacio Cousiño
Originally of Portuguese descent, the prominent Cousiño-Goyenechea family amassed a huge fortune from wine-making, and coal and silver mining, enabling them to build this spectacular palace. Santiago's most glorious mansion, it dates from 1871 and is embellished with French-style artwork and features one of Chile's first elevators. Admission includes excellent guided tours in English.
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Palacio de la Moneda
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.
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