Church of the Vera Cruz, Santiago de Chile

Name: Church of the Vera Cruz
Address: Jose Victorino Lastarria 102-124, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Telephone: +56 2 2633 1584

#86 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

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Facts and practical information

The Iglesia de la Vera Cruz or de la Veracruz is a Catholic church located in Barrio Lastarria in the center of Santiago, Chile. ()

Local name: Iglesia de la Veracruz Coordinates: 33°26'20"S, 70°38'29"W

Address

Jose Victorino Lastarria 102-124Santiago Centro (Santa Lucia)Santiago de Chile Chile

Contact

+56 2 2633 1584

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Day trips

Church of the Vera Cruz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Santa Lucia, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago, Plaza de Armas.

~890 ftSW
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~1610 ftNW
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Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art, Santiago de Chile
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~1160 ftNE
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Parque Forestal, Santiago de Chile
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Municipal Theater, Santiago de Chile
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~310 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Barrio Lastarria, Santiago de Chile
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Vera Cruz?

Nearby attractions include Museo Arqueológico de Santiago, Santiago de Chile (2 min walk), Barrio Lastarria, Santiago de Chile (2 min walk), Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral, Santiago de Chile (3 min walk), Museo de Artes Visuales, Santiago de Chile (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Vera Cruz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Vera Cruz:

Metro

Universidad Católica • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Bellas Artes • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)

Bus

Parada 4 / Bellas Artes • Lines: 517 (5 min walk)
Parada 1 / Miraflores - Merced • Lines: 517 (8 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (20 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (25 min walk)