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Guide Location: Chile » Santiago
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.0 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.0 km
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Author: vickyc
Santiago is a cosmopolitan city with many things to offer. If you want to learn more about Chilean culture, visit some of the art galleries of Santiago. The most popular collections of Chilean artists are displayed in galleries and cultural centers in the downtown area of the city. This self-guided tour will lead you to the most visited galleries:
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Gallery Gabriela Mistral
Gallery Gabriela Mistral is one of the smaller art galleries of Santiago. Its collections include paintings of numerous Chilean artists. The gallery is located in the Ministry of Education building.
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2) Center of Extension
There are many things to see in Centro de Extension but the highlight has to be its Art Gallery. Here you will find contemporary art exhibits of local young artists as well as collections from some well-known Chilean artists.
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3) Center of Alameda Arts
Center of Alameda Arts is another place that offers, among other things, exhibits of contemporary art. Many Chilean artists come to this center to set up a temporary display of their collections. The center also features restaurants and cafes in the building.
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4) Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art displays over 2,000 paintings and sculptures of Chilean artists. It has a rich collection of contemporary visual art. Among its paintings you will find works by world known artists including Roberto Matta, Alfredo Jaar, Emilio Pettoruti, Isamu Noguchi and Hundertwasser.
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5) Casa Naranja
Casa Naranja is a Gothic mansion of the 19th century that has now become a luxurious cultural center. It contains art exhibitions of the finest collections of Chilean artists. The delicious in-house restaurant offers dishes that are each named after a famous painter.
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6) Cultural Center Estacion Mapocho
Formerly a train station, Estacion Mapocho has become acknowledged as a landmark of Santiago due to the impressive architecture of the building. Nowadays, this cultural center contains exhibits of art collections of both Chilean and international painters.
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