Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

4.5 (10.3k reviews) Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent Ranking #20 in Santiago Architectural Buildings

Fantastic Architecture

Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral is located in the city's historic center and faces the northwest corner of Santiago's Plaza de Armas. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Santiago de Chile and the center of the archdiocese of Santiago de Chile. Construction of the neoclassical cathedral began in 1753 and ended in 1799. The architect was the Italian Gioacchino Toesca. Further alterations ordered at the end of the 19th century gave it its present appearance. Previous cathedrals in the archdiocese had been destroyed by earthquakes. Certainly would very highly recommend visiting this cathedral to any tourist in Santiago to appreciate the fine architecture.
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Address

Plaza de Armas, Santiago 8320147 Chile

Mobile

+56 2 2696 2777

Website

http://www.santiagocapital.cl/fichas/home/catedral-metropolitana/

Working hours

Monday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 05, 2024, 0:57

User Ratings

4.5 based on (10.3k reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5Nick D 5:00 PM Mar 4, 2020
    a true cathedral
    when we visit the main church in a capital city we expect it to have great art, wonderful sightlines, an altar complete with paintings and sculptures, large yet intricate stained glass pieces, murals and frescos on the interior ceiling or dome and a massive pipe organ. We expect this but some churches are just more awe -inspring than others. This cathedral has everything and more. Beautiful side chapels, carved pulpit and an open an airy feeling because of the interior height. Well worth the visit
  • 4Melody 5:00 PM Feb 7, 2020
    Not always open
    With the recent protests, the cathedral is often closed with sheet metal over doors and windows. We’ve seen it open once since we’ve been here this trip, but it was a lovely place to visit when we were here 2 years ago. If it is open, take a few minutes to check it out.

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