Basilica de la Merced

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.
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: national monument of Chile
  • Address: Enrique Mac Iver, Santiago

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts and Santa Lucía Hill.

Museum
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The , located in , , is one of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader art. Established in 1880, the organization is managed by the Artistic Union. is situated 420 metres northeast of Basilica de la Merced.

Peak
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, also known in Mapuche as Huelén Hill, is a hill in the centre of Santiago, Chile. It is situated between Alameda del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins in the south, Santa Lucía Street in the west and Victoria Subercaseaux on the east.

Theater building
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The Teatro Municipal, National Opera of Chile is the most important stage theatre and opera house in , . is situated 330 metres south of Basilica de la Merced.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santiago and Barrio Lastarria.

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

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

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Basilica de la Merced

Latitude
-33.43822° or 33° 26′ 18″ south
Longitude
-70.64653° or 70° 38′ 48″ west
Open location code
47RFH963+P9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 892134657
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q4867346
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Tagalog—“Basilica de la Merced” goes by many names.

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