Basílica del Corazón de María

The Basilica of the Heart of Mary is a Catholic Church in the city of Santiago, Chile. Built by the Claretians, it was inaugurated on 7 December 1879, being designated as a basilica in 1929 and as a National Monument of Chile on 14 January 1987.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Catholic
Description: national monument of Chile
Also known as: “Basílica del Corazón de María, Santiago de Chile”
Address: Zenteno, Santiago

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Teatro Caupolicán and Basílica de los Sacramentinos.

Teatro Caupolicán

Theater building

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Teatro Caupolicán is a theatre and music venue located on the San Diego street in Santiago, Chile. It was opened in 1936. During its long history has hosted sporting, political, and cultural events. Teatro Caupolicán is situated 180 metres southeast of Basílica del Corazón de María.

Basílica de los Sacramentinos

Church

Photo: Francisco Taibo, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Basílica de los Sacramentinos is a church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Chile. It administered by the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and its design was inspired by the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris. Basílica de los Sacramentinos is situated 470 metres north of Basílica del Corazón de María.

Chilean Historical and Military Museum

Museum

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The Chilean Historical and Military Museum is a national museum in Santiago, Chile, dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the country’s military history. Chilean Historical and Military Museum is situated 530 metres southwest of Basílica del Corazón de María.