Plaza de la Constitución, Santiago de Chile

Name: Plaza de la Constitución
Address: Moneda and Morande, Santiago de Chile, 8340503, Chile

#52 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

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The Plaza de la Constitución is a plaza occupying a full square block in the heart of the civic district of Santiago, Chile. It is located in front of the northern facade of the Palacio de la Moneda and is surrounded by other government buildings such as those housing the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Banco Central de Chile and the Intendencia de Santiago. The square is bounded by Moneda Street on the south, Morandé Street on the east, Agustinas Street on the north, and Teatinos Street on the west. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°26'30"S, 70°39'14"W

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Moneda and MorandeSantiago Centro (Centro Histórico)Santiago de Chile 8340503 Chile

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Plaza de la Constitución – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Moneda, Mercado Central, Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, Edificio Crillón.

~480 ftS
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33°26'20"S • 70°39'14"W
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Which popular attractions are close to Plaza de la Constitución?

Nearby attractions include Intendencia de Santiago, Santiago de Chile (2 min walk), La Moneda, Santiago de Chile (3 min walk), Morandé 80, Santiago de Chile (3 min walk), Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda, Santiago de Chile (4 min walk).

How to get to Plaza de la Constitución by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza de la Constitución:

Metro

Universidad de Chile • Lines: 1, 3 (6 min walk)
La Moneda • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Los Héroes (9 min walk)
Parada 1 / Monjitas - San Antonio • Lines: 517 (12 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (36 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (41 min walk)