Santiago Sights

Palacio de la Moneda

#3 of 261 things to do in Santiago

#3 of 1153 things to do in Chile

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Good for: free, big trees

  • Address
    • Morandé 130 Centro
  • Transport
    • La Moneda
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 02 690-4000
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 10am-6pm

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Lonely Planet review for Palacio de la Moneda

Chile’s presidential offices are in the Palacio de la Moneda. The ornate neoclassical building was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca in the late 18th century, and was originally the official mint – its name means ‘the coin.’ The north facade was badly damaged by air-force missile attacks during the 1973 military coup when President Salvador Allende – who refused to leave – was overthrown here. A monument honoring Allende now stands opposite in Plaza de la Constitución. Shiny-booted carabineros (police) stamp through a brief changing-of-the-guard ceremony every other day at 10am.

 

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    The most Important Building in Chile

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    Is a nice building, but it is not a journey for hours, you can visit "Patio de los Naranjos", that is a nice garden whit beautiful Orange Trees in the Middle of the Presidential house of Chile.

    The Best of all, its Free to go.

    Good for: free, big trees

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    Beautiful building with an interesting history

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