Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael, Santiago de Chile

Name: Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael
Address: 278 Avenida Independencia, Santiago de Chile, Chile

#81 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

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Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael, Santiago de Chile

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The Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael is a Catholic church located on Independencia Avenue, in the district of Independencia of the city of Santiago, Chile. Founded as a monastery in 1770, operated as such until 1958, and since 1985 is the seat for the Vicaría Episcopal Zona Norte of the Archdiocese of Santiago. The church, along with the surviving buildings of the former monastery, was declared as a National Monument of Chile on November 24, 1983, within the category of Historic Monuments. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°25'45"S, 70°39'12"W

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278 Avenida IndependenciaSantiago Norte (Independencia)Santiago de Chile Chile

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Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael?

Nearby attractions include Estación Mapocho Cultural Center, Santiago de Chile (6 min walk), Vega Central, Santiago de Chile (6 min walk), Mercado de Abastos Tirso de Molina, Santiago de Chile (7 min walk), Iglesia de la Recoleta Franciscana, Santiago de Chile (9 min walk).

How to get to Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael:

Bus

Terminal la Paz (3 min walk)
Parada 3 / Cal y Canto • Lines: 517 (7 min walk)

Metro

Puente Cal y Canto • Lines: 2, 3 (7 min walk)
Patronato • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (27 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (30 min walk)