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Walking Tour: Recoleta Commune, Santiago
Guide Location: Chile » Santiago
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.2 km
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Author: vickyc
Santiago is home to a number of communes, including the famous Recoleta Commune. Founded by Pinochet's government, the main attractions of Recoleta are the historical churches, parks and cemeteries. The following walking tour will lead you through this popular ares of Santiago:
Tour Stops and Attractions
Metropolitan Park of Santiago
1) Metropolitan Park of Santiago
Metropolitan Park's prime location at St. Christopher's Hill makes it a must-see spot of Santiago. Visitors can take a funicular or cable car up the hill to experience an unforgettable view of the city. At the top of the hill stands a grand statue of the Virgin Mary, a church, restaurants and craft shops.
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Parroquia de Santa Filomena
2) Parroquia de Santa Filomena
Parroquia de Santa Filomena is a beautiful structure built in Neo-Gothic style. Inside, the walls are decorated with original art works brought from France, with the most popular works being the stunning glass paintings.
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Patronato Market
3) Patronato Market
Patronato Market offers shoppers a colorful selection of thousands of pieces of clothing and accessories, ranging in price from 2 to 10 euros. The market sits just accross the river from the Museum of Contemporary art.
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Church and Convent of the Franciscan Recoleta
4) Church and Convent of the Franciscan Recoleta
The Church and Convent of the Franciscan Recoleta has become a national historical monument of Santiago. This small, traditional church was built in the 19th century and is now home to a great museum.
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Church and Convent Recoleta Dominica
5) Church and Convent Recoleta Dominica
The Church and Convent Recoleta Dominica was constructed in the 18th century. The Romanesque church altar and stunning marble columns are true reflections of Roman architecture. Today, the church is considered a national monument.
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Cementerio General de Santiago
6) Cementerio General de Santiago
Cementerio General has become a tourist attraction due to its incredible sculptures, decorated mausoleums and other monuments that quietly display the history of Santiago. This cemetery is the oldest in the city and is the final resting place for many celebrities of Chile.
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