Iglesia San Francisco de Borja, Santiago

Iglesia San Francisco de Borja, Santiago is a church in Central Santiago, Santiago province, Santiago Metropolitan which is located on Carabineros de Chile. Iglesia San Francisco de Borja, Santiago is situated nearby to the park Plaza Mártires de Carabineros, as well as near the memorial Glory and Victory.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Catholic
Description: church building in commune of Santiago, Chile
Also known as: “Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús del Hospital San Borja”
Address: 160 Carabineros de Chile, Santiago

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral and Museo Violeta Parra.

Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral

Arts center

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The Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral is a cultural centre located at 227 Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, in Santiago de Chile. The complex was originally built to serve as the headquarters for the third UNCTAD conference, which was held in Santiago in 1972, and consisted of a convention centre and an adjoining 22-story building. Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral is situated 250 metres west of Iglesia San Francisco de Borja, Santiago.

Museo Violeta Parra

Museum

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Museo Violeta Parra is a museum, which is situated 170 metres east of Iglesia San Francisco de Borja, Santiago.

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. Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts is situated 760 metres northwest of Iglesia San Francisco de Borja, Santiago.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Plaza Baquedano and Barrio Lastarria.

Plaza Baquedano

Neighborhood

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Plaza Baquedano, commonly known as Plaza Italia, is a major landmark in Santiago, Chile. The plaza was inaugurated in 1928, being crowned by a monument made by Chilean sculptor Virgínio Arias and featuring General Manuel Baquedano, giving the current name to the urban landmark.

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.