Museo de la Merced

Museo de la Merced is a museum in Central Santiago, Santiago province, Santiago Metropolitan which is located on Enrique Mac Iver. Museo de la Merced is situated nearby to the university Universidad Miguel de Cervantes, as well as near the church Basilica de la Merced.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basilica de la Merced and Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts.

Basilica de la Merced

Church

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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.

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 470 metres northeast of Museo de la Merced.

Municipal Theatre of Santiago

Theater building

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The Teatro Municipal, National Opera of Chile is the most important stage theatre and opera house in Santiago, Chile. Municipal Theatre of Santiago is situated 290 metres south of Museo de la Merced.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santiago and Barrio Lastarria.

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.

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.