Barrio Bellas Artes

Barrio Bellas Artes is a neighborhood in Central Santiago, Santiago province, Santiago Metropolitan. Barrio Bellas Artes is situated nearby to the neighborhood Barrio Lastarria, as well as near Barrio Mapocho.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts and Basilica de la Merced.

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

Museum

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The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, located in Santiago, Chile, is one of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader South American art. Established in 1880, the organization is managed by the Artistic Union.

Basilica de la Merced

Church

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The Basilica de la Merced is a basilica located in Santiago, Chile. It was founded by the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, has its origin in the third temple of the Basilica of La Merced that was in this site, built in 1760, its first tower was built in 1859 and its second tower in 1885 completing the building.

Embassy of Argentina

Government office

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Embassy of Argentina is a government office.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Barrio Lastarria and Santiago.

Barrio Lastarria

Neighborhood

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The Historic Center is the traditional financial downtown district in Santiago. It comprises the historical center, including Cerro Santa Lucia, historic and public buildings.

Santiago

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Santiago is the capital and economic center of Chile. With its many museums, events, theaters, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the cultural center of the country.