Plaza Veracruz

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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 120 metres east of Plaza Veracruz.

Church of the Vera Cruz

Church

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The Iglesia de la Vera Cruz or de la Veracruz is a Catholic church located in Barrio Lastarria in the center of Santiago, Chile. Construction on the church began in 1852 with a proposal by Salvador Tavira to preserve the place where Pedro de Valdivia had lived by building a memorial church for the conquistador, under the guidance of architect Claudio Brunet de Baines.

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 460 metres northwest of Plaza Veracruz.

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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.

Remodelación San Borja

Neighborhood

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Remodelación San Borja is a neighborhood.

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.

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