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Plaza de Armas
Catedral y Monjitas, Centro, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
#16 of 185 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Ciccia*
    Ciccia* said

    …´t that impressed but it was something I had to see. From there, I walked to the Plaza De Armas which… continue reading »

  • Myra-World Explorer
    Myra-World Explorer said

    …">University of Chile, Plaza de Armas, Iglesia Cathedral, Municipalidad de Santiago, and other key points… continue reading »

  • Tony and Jill
    Tony and Jill said

    … and ended a busy day. Sunday got up and took metro to Plaza de Armas the Cathedral is on this square… continue reading »

  • Jennontour
    Jennontour said

    …, just want to mention it ;-). After checking in I went to the Plaza del Armas, found a nice spot… continue reading »

  • Dweb
    Dweb said

    … Avenue (La Alameda) checking out some impressive buildings and the Plaza de Armas. Thus far, the most… continue reading »

  • CowgirlTif
    CowgirlTif said

    … Plaza de Armas in Santiago is nothing special to see, and similar to many plazas in Santiago… continue reading »

  • Gypsyrose
    Gypsyrose said

    …Caught the fabulous Metro to the P.O and the main square -  Plaza de Armas -a lovely square… continue reading »

  • Denny & Sally
    Denny & Sally said

    … while I was in class.  He visited the Plaza de Armas and local churches like the cathedral pictured… continue reading »

  • L & B
    L & B said

    … of the city, visited the central square, Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor - which every city we visit seems… continue reading »

  • WorldWideWints
    WorldWideWints said

    …. Still, we managed to make it to the cathedral in the Plaza de Armas which was beautifully decorated… continue reading »

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This beautiful plaza traces back to Pedro de Valdivia and the year 1541, constitutes the center of Santiago. In that era there was a protected area in the middle for guarding the arms. Its name was taken from the military and has been called that ever since. All distances in the country are measured from this spot today. The beautiful surroundings of the park hold the history of the country, represented by important buildings such as the Real Audiencia and the Home of the Governors of Chile. The city's Cathedral is located on one of the sides. Also, the equestrian statue of Pedro de Valdivia, founder of Santiago.

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