Portal Fernández Concha

Portal Fernández Concha is a historic mixed-use building in Santiago, Chile. Built in 1871 as a commercial building including a hotel, it forms the south side of the central Plaza de Armas.

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Type: Building
Description: building in Santiago commune, Chile
Also known as: “Portal Fernandez Concha”
Address: Plaza de Armas, Santiago

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Museum of Precolombian Art and Chilean National History Museum.

Museum of Precolombian Art

Museum

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The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is an art museum dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from Central and South America. Museum of Precolombian Art is situated 170 metres west of Portal Fernández Concha.

Chilean National History Museum

Museum

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The Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago is a building located on the Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile. The building dates back to 1808 and houses, since 1982, the National History Museum of Chile. Chilean National History Museum is situated 180 metres north of Portal Fernández Concha.

Museo de Arte Sagrado

Museum

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The Museo de Arte Sagrado is a religious art museum located in Santiago, Chile. The museum is located behind the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, and features a courtyard and colonial architecture. Museo de Arte Sagrado is situated 150 metres northwest of Portal Fernández Concha.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santiago and Barrio La Bolsa.

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.