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Best Religious Sites in Santiago

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Sanctuary on San Cristóbal Hill

One of Santiago's most popular attractions, Sanctuary on San Cristóbal Hill or Sanctuary on San Cristóbal Hill is a place of worship located on the San Cristobal Hill at a height of 2831 feet (863 meters) above sea level. The monument is a 45 foot (14 meters) tall statue depicting the Virgin of Rome which stands on a 27 foot (8.3 meters) plinth which also includes a little chapel in which Pope Saint John Paul II regularly prayed.

Pedro Bannen, Near Plaza Mexico, Santiago, Chile, 8320000
Basilica de la Merced

Iglesia de La Merced is a Catholic Basilica church located on Enrique Mac Iver road. The church dates back to the late 18th Century and was constructed in 1795. It is a beautiful example of Neo-Renaissance architecture with two tall towers flanking the main facade, all of which is made in red brick. Part of the church has been sectioned off as a museum as the interior consists of many masterpieces of art and a stone with glyph from Easter Island which is known as a Rogorongo tablet.

341 Enrique Mac Iver, Santiago, Chile, 8320000
Iglesia de Santo Domingo

The beauty of this construction is in its simple lines and the height of the Bavarian Baroque style brick towers. The church is a neoclassical style with Creole influence. The first stone was laid in 1747 and it was built by the architect Juan de los Santos Vasconcellos. Later, in 1795 and 1796, the work was transferred to the architect Joaquín Toesca. Inside you can appreciate its largeness and moderation. Besides the colonial paintings on the inside you can learn more about the life of Santo Domingo, the church's namesake.

Santo Domingo 961, Centro, Santiago, Chile, 8320293
Iglesia San Agustín

This is a beautiful Renaissance-style building, whose first stone was laid in 1875 but would only be finally consecrated in 1888 by the local ecclesiastic authorities. The attractive interior has an 18th century Baroque pulpit, brought all the way from Bavaria, and a magnificent Walker organ, which was installed in 1875.

838 Agustinas, Santiago, Chile, 8320000
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

A monument emanating resplendent beauty and displaying an awe-inspiring visage, the Catedral de Santiago is a regal structure which is an important landmark of Santiago. The construction of the religious edifice spanned quite a few decades, right from the mid-1500s to the late 19th century. Though the building sustained damage during the numerous earthquakes in Santiago, the cathedral has stood its ground, quite literally! The existing building was refurbished and reconstructed by Joaquín Toesca in the baroque and classical styles, with two elegant towers flanking the central nave. The interior is a splendid blend of towering gilded columns and intricately crafted tiles, with ornate frescoes adorning the vaulted ceilings. Magnificent stone beams were discovered in the confines of the church in recent years and the tomb of the first Chilean Cardinal, José María Caro, is located here.

Plaza de Armas, Santiago, Chile, 8320000
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