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Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago de Chile

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Santiago


Address

Pl. de Armas 498, 8320341 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Website

www.catedraldesantiago.cl

Contact

+56 2 2787 5600

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (3.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 1:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 1:30 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 7 pm

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  • 4/5 Clau J. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and nice place, for a family walk. It is wide, with plenty of grass, lagoons and various animals. I find that a flatter place is missing if so that the children can play calmly. The day we went they had a live work by Aladin, she looked entertaining. Few places to buy food or something more forceful than snacks. In general a nice place to walk in family. (Original) Muy lindo y agradable lugar, para un paseo en familia. Es amplio, con harto pasto, lagunas y animales varios. Encuentro que falta un lugar mas plano eso si para que puedan jugar los niños a la pelota tranquilos. El día que fuimos tenían una obra en vivo de Aladin, se veía entretenida. Pocos lugares para comprar comida o algo mas contundente que cosas para picar. En general un lindo lugar para pasear en familia.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 CK C. 2 months ago on Google • 1039 reviews New
    Beautiful and grand cathedral decorated with many outstanding art pieces. The Metropolitan Cathedral is acknowledged to be the highest point of Vice Regal and colonial art, architecture, and craftsmanship. The construction of the building started in the mid-16th century and was eventually completed in 1813.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Garrett F. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing cathedral with a spectacular interior. Definitely worth a walk around to drink in the beautiful details.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael B. 3 months ago on Google • 1405 reviews New
    This is a free Cathedral to visit and it's a very pretty one. You'll likely find a couple of hundred people inside praying or sitting while enjoying the cooler air the church offers. The artwork and detailing inside is gorgeous. There are a couple of side chapels that are quieter and better for prayer if that's why you're visiting. Otherwise be respectful as this is a popular place to worship.

  • 5/5 Guillermo L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place. There is good history here including homage to soldiers in the Pacific War between Chile and Peru-Bolivia. Don't miss the crypt below the main altar and a chapel full of silver.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vernon W. 4 years ago on Google
    …………….From outside this massive solid structure stands strong as with most cathedral worldwide the architecture is always impressive. The inside beautiful as ever and bringing able some awareness of the Almighty who this building was erected in honour of. The doors are always open so you can just wander in and observe the sanctity and sit down in a pew and become quiet allowing the serenity of the immaculate-lii created interior to be absorbed. Two events where well-advertised for the 30th June 2019 name-lii Holy Mass and Sacred Heart Procession of Jesus & Collections for the Charities of the Pope. It was a delight to witness this awesome Place of worship…………….
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nas S. 4 years ago on Google
    Step into the Metropolitan Cathedral and be amazed. This is certainly one of the darkest cathedral that I've ever visited. Fascinating pieces of art and amazing architecture. This is a must see when you're in Santiago.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miles M. 5 years ago on Google
    A beautifully ornate cathedral providing a space of peace and tranquility from the busy square outside. The ceiling has some fantastic murals and there are also seperate chapels within the cathedral.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pedro de P. 6 years ago on Google
    Impressive for Americas. I want here just before Sunday midday and attended mass. Beautiful cathedral. Not as impressive as in Europe, but one of the most impressive ones I have visited in the Americas. Also nice that almost all tourists respected the mass service, attending or staying in the back as not to disturb. Only thing I could not understand how Chile allowed an ugly modern office building to be built right next door, completely destroying the architectural harmony of the Plaza de Armas.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rodrigo G. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Not only a place for prayer, but also to admire. The architecture of this place is astounding. You definitely should visit this Cathedral.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave S. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous building on the outside but truly spectacular on the inside. Definitely worth a visit regardless of religion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lissette Camila M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place. Point to improve. More trees in the grass area next to the lagoon. Since there is no shade and the sun is very strong. And they should have a record of the people who come in. In the event of a covid outbreak. But overall beautiful place (Original) Lindo lugar. Punto a mejorar. Más árboles en el sector del pasto al lado de la laguna. Ya que no hay sombra y el sol es muy fuerte. Y deberían tener un registro de las personas que ingresan. En caso de un brote de covid. Pero en general hermoso lugar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael 4 months ago on Google
    Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago is one of the most iconic churches in all of Santiago, in one of the most famous city squares in all of the downtown! It was built several times over the years since 1748, and the cathedral that you see now was built in the early 1800s. It’s one of the biggest cathedrals in South America! It’s absolutely magnificent and very much worth the visit if you’re in the city - it’s free too so you can just walk inside, gaze at all the beautiful architecture and artwork, and then walk out! The square that it is located on has tons of other tourist attractions, shops, restaurants, and much more. It really is one of the best spots in Santiago. So check this place out next time you visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wilson F. 5 months ago on Google • 846 reviews
    One of the biggest cathedrals in S America. Be awed by its splendor and it’s serenity.

  • 5/5 Cashflow RE Diana L. 4 months ago on Google • 788 reviews
    Pretty & well ornamented built cathedral. Magnificent!!!

  • 5/5 Nava B. 5 months ago on Google • 422 reviews
    Beautiful church, inside is very beautiful as well. I liked all painting on the ceiling.

  • 3/5 Allen L. 1 year ago on Google • 350 reviews
    A cathedral with free entrance in the plaza de armas. Lots of little statues. However it’s also very small. Good thing it is free entrance so take a quick look.

  • 5/5 Bret B. 1 year ago on Google • 315 reviews
    Well worth coming back when they were open to walk through and appreciate the beauty of the design and architecture. The cathedral is at the northwest corner of Plaza de Armas in the heart of Santiago. The walking street that runs north from the cathedral also has many local vendors and is a market street. Fascinating to see what types of items are being bought and sold there. This public place is always crowded with lots of locals and other foreign tourists. Lots of music and festivities also. Come and check it out. Beauty area to relax on a beautiful Chilean summer day. 😎🙏🏻

  • 5/5 margarita j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We loved the place, you can enjoy a rich day next to a beautiful lagoon with ducks, swans, carp fish and there are also games for children ... (Original) Nos encantó el lugar, se puede disfrutar de un rico día al lado de una hermosa laguna con patos, cisnes, peces carpa y además hay juegos para niños...

  • 5/5 Erick M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing park in Santiago.

  • 5/5 Carmen R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is beautiful, it has a navigable lagoon, an educational farm, spaces to celebrate birthdays and everything for free. Besides, the food of the cooks is exquisite and at low prices 😋 (Original) Este lugar es bonito tiene laguna navegable ,granja educativa ,espacios para celebrar cumpleaños y todo gratis ademas la comida de las cocinerias es exquisita y a bajos precios 😋

  • 5/5 Fabiola Q. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, tidy and clean ... Ideal place to go with family (Original) Hermoso, ordenado y limpio... Lugar ideal para ir en familia

  • 4/5 Leandro H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wait for the weekends to enjoy a boat ride (Original) Esperar los fin de semana para poder disfrutar de un paseo en bote

  • 5/5 Cristhian Rodriguez A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to relax (Original) Un buen lugar para relajarte

  • 4/5 roman e. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice to spend the day. You have to arrive early to locate a good natural shade. (Original) Bonito para pasar el día. Hay que llegar temprano para ubicar una buena sombra natural.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning! Contains relics of JPII and St. Teresa of the Andes

  • 5/5 John B. 6 years ago on Google
    A beautiful icon in Plaza de Armas. I suggest you go early before most of the people arrive so that you can get some good photos... also the light is generally much better... unless it is overcast, once the sun rises over the rooftops of the square, it will be too strong to take decent photos.

  • 3/5 Bill M. 1 year ago on Google
    We were walking around town on New Years Day, and this was one of our stops. It’s in the government district, and the large plaza had a lot of traffic. We didn’t see any problems, but there were a lot of refugees in the plaza, and we had the feeling of being watched by some for possibly pickpocketing, so we did not stay long.

  • 5/5 Jorovie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice old cathedral located within Plaza de Armas, a very historic cathedral that has been around since 1800. It has a very rich history considering how old it is

  • 5/5 ALEXANDROS P. 11 months ago on Google
    A place that should absolutely visit in Santiago. Remarkable architecture, huge in scale that could be compared to the big cathedrals in Rome. No fee to enter and pictures allowed by mobile (in silence mode)

  • 4/5 Gianfranco P. 11 months ago on Google
    Generally it's great, really peaceful to be in, even if it's other 100 people inside. It takes you out a little bit the fact that there's some hideous stands inside it. Other than that, it's a valuable experience.

  • 5/5 Andrew 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely worth checking out if you have the time in downtown Santiago! The cathedral is truly a sight to behold!

  • 5/5 Natinho L. 8 months ago on Google
    What an amazing cathedral. Worth the visit and free. Terry to catch a mass at 6pm. Absolutely a must. The sound system and the televisions means you won't miss what is happening at the altar. Missing that, the cathedral itself is a masterpiece.

  • 5/5 Ali S. 5 months ago on Google
    This is a nice cathedral in the middle of Santiago. The cathedral is beautiful, but the main part was closed due to construction.

  • 5/5 - Jules -. 2 months ago on Google • 65 reviews New
    A beautiful and big cathedral. So much to marvel at. The painting and handiwork applied in here are astonishing. Entry is free and it's nice and quite in there.

  • 4/5 Josefa Carrasco S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, but few bathrooms and little shade. (Original) Bonito, pero pocos baños y poca sombra.

  • 5/5 Mercedes B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent environment and especially many protection measures due to the pandemic (Original) Excelente ambiente y sobre todo muchas medidas de protección por la pandemia

  • 5/5 Destape A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice but the government carabinieri and military speak another language they say yes and then not die all the unfortunate government that has the people locked up without a solution for their negligence and not giving our own legs pineapple is pinochet (Original) Lindo pero el gobierno carabineros y militares hablan otro idioma dicen que si y luego no muerance todo el gobierno desgraciado que tienen al pueblo encerrado sin solución por su negligencia y no dar nuestras propias patas piñera es pinochet

  • 5/5 Mansilla R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to see farm animals and walk with the children very clean and well cared for (Original) Lindo lugar para ver animales de granja y pasear con los niños muy limpio y bien cuidado

  • 3/5 Omar Trejo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hungry hungry hungry (Original) Fome fome fome fome

  • 5/5 luis manuel suarez a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place. With demarcated areas ideal for picnics. (Original) Muy lindo lugar. Con zonas demarcadas ideal para hacer picnic.

  • 5/5 Lorexi G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super cute. Ideal to spend an afternoon with your family and enjoy total peace (Original) Super lindo. Ideal para pasar una tarde con tu familia y disfrutar de total paz

  • 5/5 bramig l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A pleasant visit to nature after months of confinement, a good alternative. Preveer car studs (Original) Una grata visita a lo natural después de meses de encierro, buena alternativa. Preveer tacos de auto

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very quiet and ideal place to de-stress for a little while (Original) Lugar muy tranquilo e ideal para desestresarse un ratito

  • 5/5 Maria P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super cute (Original) Super lindo

  • 5/5 elizabeth O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Precioso

  • 4/5 Rod M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good. Good deals for lunch. (Original) Bien. Buenas ofertas para almorzar.

  • 5/5 Erik V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place very beautiful (Original) Excelente lugar muy bello

  • 5/5 Isabella u. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love it, you have to get number early to kayak the fds collapses. Good restaurants inside, I highly recommend the local Mapuche food and the consommé from the place in front! You can have a picnic, there are more trees there is no shade. Clean bathrooms and plenty of parking spaces (Original) Me encanta, hay que sacar número temprano para andar en kayak los fds colapsa. Buenos restaurantes dentro, recomiendo mucho el local de comida mapuche y los consomé del local enfrente! Se puede hacer picnic, faltan más árboles no hay sombra. Baños limpios y artos estacionamientos

  • 5/5 Will N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent environment and very well cared for, I hope to continue visiting it (Original) Excelente ambiente y muy bien cuidado, espero poder seguir visitandolo

  • 5/5 Nadia P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Natural environment, well-maintained facilities and access control due to the pandemic. (Original) Entorno natural, bien cuidadas las instalaciones y con control para accesos debido a la pandemia.

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Excelente lugar

  • 5/5 karina p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute, lumpio as always and complying with all the rules due to the pandemic👍 (Original) Lindo,lumpio como siempre y cumpliendo con todas las normas debido a la pandemia👍

  • 5/5 JeanPaul B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful place (Original) Muy bonito lugar

  • 5/5 rocio l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place 🤩 now with less people it is even more pleasant ... (Original) Hermoso lugar 🤩 ahora con menos gente es más agradable aún...

  • 5/5 Antonella Leonor Sepulveda M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love it (Original) Me encanta

  • 5/5 Javier i. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice everything (Original) Muy lindo todo

  • 5/5 Andrés N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place full of peace (Original) Maravilloso lugar lleno de paz

  • 5/5 Nicol A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Varied diversity of animals (Original) Variada diversidad de animales

  • 5/5 rosa c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Precioso

  • 5/5 Danitoito 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From pana pa to hang out with the k (Original) De pana pa pasar el rato con los k

  • 5/5 Katherine P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, special to recreate with children and family (Original) Hermoso lugar ,especial para recrear con los niños y familia

  • 5/5 Tiare R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Recommended for our children (Original) Recomendable para nuestros hijos

  • 5/5 claudia k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, to spend a quiet afternoon with the family. Well maintained and free. (Original) Hermoso lugar, para pasar una tranquila tarde en familia. Bien cuidado y gratuito.

  • 4/5 Catalina A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this place, I just think it is necessary to put something that shade in children's games! The rest, excellent! (Original) Me encanta este lugar, solo creo que falta poner algo que de sombra en los juegos de los niños! Lo demas, excelente!!

  • 5/5 Carola G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

  • 4/5 Vicente A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has ample parking, free recreational activities and a good kitchen, with affordable prices (Original) Tiene amplios estacionamientos, actividades recreativas gratuitas y un buena cocinería, con precios accesibles


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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