Former National Congress Building, Santiago de Chile

Name: Former National Congress Building
Address: Morande 441, Santiago de Chile, Chile

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The Former National Congress Building is the former home of the Chilean Congress. Congress met in this building in central Santiago until Salvador Allende's socialist government was overthrown by Augusto Pinochet's military coup d'état on September 11, 1973. ()

Local name: Edificio del ex Congreso Nacional de Chile Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 33°26'19"S, 70°39'12"W

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Morande 441Santiago Centro (Centro Histórico)Santiago de Chile Chile

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Former National Congress Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1570 ftS
Stately office of Chile's president
La Moneda, Santiago de Chile
8 min walk • La Moneda, the Presidential Palace of Chile, stands as a stately centerpiece in Santiago, the nation's capital. This neoclassical edifice is not only the president's seat but also a symbol of Chile's political history and architecture.
~1950 ftN
Shopping, Market
Mercado Central, Santiago de Chile
10 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Santiago de Chile, Mercado Central stands as a culinary landmark that captures the essence of Chilean culture and cuisine. This vibrant market, renowned for its fresh seafood and local delicacies, is housed in a historic building that...
~710 ftNE
Church, Joaquín Toesca, Baroque architecture
Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, Santiago de Chile
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~1030 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Edificio Crillón, Santiago de Chile
5 min walk • The Edificio Crillón stands as a testament to the architectural elegance of early 20th-century Santiago, Chile. This historic building, located in the heart of the city's downtown area, is an emblematic structure that harmoniously blends the past with the present.
~1790 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda, Santiago de Chile
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~990 ftNE
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~1790 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Metro Santa Ana, Santiago de Chile
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Santiago de Chile, the Iglesia de Santa Ana stands as a historical and religious landmark, offering solace amidst the urban landscape. This Catholic church, dedicated to Saint Anne, is not only a place of worship but also a monument...
~890 ftE
Square
Plaza de Armas, Santiago de Chile
5 min walk • Plaza de Armas is the historical and cultural epicenter of Santiago de Chile, a square that has witnessed the evolution of the city from its colonial days to the vibrant metropolis it is today. Established in the 16th century, Plaza de Armas is surrounded by some of...
~1600 ftW
Forts and castles
Pereira Palace, Santiago de Chile
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~240 ftSW
33°26'20"S • 70°39'14"W
Espacio M, Santiago de Chile
2 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1220 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Casa Colorada, Santiago de Chile
6 min walk • Casa Colorada is a colonial house built located in Santiago, Chile. It was built in 1769, by Joseph de la Vega for Mateo de Toro y Zambrano, and currently houses the Museo de Santiago. The house has a clay-tiled roof, balconied windows, and deep-red walls, and consists of two storeys.

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Which popular attractions are close to Former National Congress Building?

Nearby attractions include Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago, Santiago de Chile (2 min walk), Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, Santiago de Chile (2 min walk), Museo de Arte Sagrado, Santiago de Chile (3 min walk), Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, Santiago de Chile (4 min walk).

How to get to Former National Congress Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Former National Congress Building:

Metro

Plaza de Armas • Lines: 3, 5 (4 min walk)
Santa Ana • Lines: 2, 5 (10 min walk)

Bus

Parada 1 / Monjitas - San Antonio • Lines: 517 (8 min walk)
Parada 9 / Cal y Canto • Lines: 517 (10 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (32 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (36 min walk)