Attractions incontournables à Santiago

Must-See Santiago

Santiago’s historical core features the Metropolitan Cathedral, the neoclassical seat of the Archdiocese, and the 16th-century San Francisco Church, the city's oldest colonial structure. The Municipal Theatre serves as Chile’s premier opera house, showcasing French-inspired architecture. Modern landmarks include the 61-meter Bicentennial Flag at Plaza de la Ciudadanía and the towering Juan Pablo II monument, marking significant cultural and religious milestones in the nation’s capital.

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Metropolitan Cathedral

Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Santiago de Chile and the main temple of the Catholic Church in that…

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San Francisco Church

The San Francisco Church is a Franciscan church on Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, in the downtown of Santiago de Chile.

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Municipal Theatre

The Teatro Municipal, National Opera of Chile is the most important stage theatre and opera house in Santiago, Chile.

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Chilean Bicentennial Flag

This huge Chilean flag can be found flagging on a 61-meter-high steel flagpole located between Plaza de la Ciudadanía and Plaza Bulnes.

Juan Pablo II

Thirteen-meter-tall bronze statue commemorating Pope John Paul II's 1987 visit to Chile. Sculpted by Daniel Palominos, the monument stands in the Bajos de Mena area of Puente Alto.