The Plaza de Armas of Santiago embodies the heart of Chile's capital, serving as Kilómetro Cero, a milestone from which the distance between all cities is measured. Its perimeter is distinguished by emblematic buildings that represent the city's origin, bearing witness to its development over four centuries. Among the square's delights, are the diverse works of artists, photographers employing antique equipment, and street performers charmingly capturing the attention of passersby.
Enveloping the Palacio de La Moneda, the square emerges as a sophisticated symbol of civility and a hub of civic life. Once the site of the Ministry of War's former headquarters, the square underwent a redesign in 1984 that yielded its current refined layout. Herein lie the statues of Presidents Jorge Alessandri Rodriguez, Eduardo Frei Montalva, and Salvador Allende Gossens - stalwarts who stand valiantly, embodying Chile's rich history.
The seat of Executive Power and a foremost symbol of the nation's political history, this palace is a masterpiece of Chilean neoclassicism, artfully designed by the renowned architect Joaquín Toesca. In 1973, it endured a pivotal moment in Chile's history as the target of a bombing. However, a group of architects meticulously restored it, preserving Toesca's original vision. This magnificent edifice was officially declared a National Monument in 1951, a testament to its enduring cultural and historical significance.
Cerro Santa Lucia is a highly sought-after public park, receiving both national and foreign visitors. This iconic landmark is both recognized as a symbol of the capital and the country. It quietly bears witness to the unfolding of Santiago's historical development, dating back to the arrival of the Spanish conquerors in the Mapocho Valley in 1540.
Embark on a guided expedition through bountiful gardens, sprawling vineyards, and the intricate winemaking process. Visit the historic "Bodega 1" and the enchanting "Bodega de los 120 Patriotas", where the tale behind the winery's name unravels. The tour culminates in tasting two Reserva wines and a Gran Reserva, complemented by a distinguished carved glass keepsake.
One of the squares that frames the environment of the Palacio de La Moneda, becoming an icon of civility and a center of civic life.
It´s located on the grounds of the old headquarters of the Ministry of War and acquired its current design in 1984, when it was remodeled.
The statues of the Presidents of the Republic, Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, Eduardo Frei Montalva and Salvador Allende Gossens, are placed there as prominent protagonists of the history of Chile.
It is the seat of the Executive Power and one of the most representative symbols of the political history of the country.
Designed by the architect Joaquín Toesca, this palace is the main work of neoclassicism in Chile.
It became the scene of one of the most decisive events in the history of Chile, as was the bombing that it suffered in 1973. After that fact, a group of architects restored it, keeping the original lines designed by Toesca.
It was declared a National Monument in 1951.
Cerro Santa Lucia is one of the most visited public parks by national and foreign tourists, being one of the most recognizable icons of the capital and the country.
It is a silent witness of the development that the city of Santiago has had since the arrival of the Spanish conquerors in the Mapocho Valley in 1540.
You will take a guided tour through a variety garden, vineyards, winemaking process and aging, bottling process visiting the "Bodega 1", the winery's first winery, and the "Bodega de los 120 Patriotas", where you will discover the exciting story that gives the winery its name. The tour ends with a tasting of two Reserva wines and a Gran Reserva taking a carved glass as a gift.
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