Palacio Sara Braun, Magallanes Region, Chile
4.5 (494 reviews) Spent Ranking #7 in Punta Arenas Speciality Museums
Impressive
Palacio Sara Braun is a museum dedicated to Latvian born former Chilean business woman near the main square of Punta Arenas. It is impressive and stands out amongst other buildings. Could view it from the outside only. Will certainly consider visiting inside during my next visit to Punta Arenas.
Address
Plaza Munoz Gamero, 716, Punta Arenas, Chile.
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Website
http://www.museodemagallanes.cl/645/w3-channel.html
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Thursday, May 09, 2024, 16:35
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4.5 based on (494 reviews)
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5Tupelo010835 5:00 PM Mar 31, 2020
What a Joy
My only regret was that we didn't have more time to spend here. This is an excellent of truly classic architecture that has clearly withstood the test of time. Even if you don't have time to get out and really enjoy it, at least drive by and take a quick look. It's magnificent!
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4WorldTravelers34 5:00 PM Jan 19, 2020
Near Plaza Muñoz Gamero
Overlooking Plaza Muñoz Gamero is this opulent mansion, a place to imagine the lives of Punta Arenas’ high society residents during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Palacio Sara Braun is an architectural masterpiece and one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks of Punta Arenas. This magnificent and luxurious mansion dates back to 1895 and was declared a national monument in 1973. Marvel at its European-influenced architecture and peek inside rooms adorned with artwork and period furniture. Today the mansion is partly a hotel and partly the home of Club de la Unión. Palacio Sara Braun is worth seeing if you have the time to do so. Note: The palace is open daily and has a nominal admission fee. It is on the north side of Plaza Muñoz Gamero, Punta Arenas’ central square. Parking is available at various points around the square and shared taxis also stop here. While at Palacio Sara Braun, be sure to visit the other historical and architecturally impressive landmarks located around Plaza Muñoz Gamero. These include the Cathedral of Punta Arenas and Casa Braun-Menéndez. Rising out of the heart of the square is the Memorial to Ferdinand Magellan, the first European to sail the Strait of Magellan.
