• Around 1830 the building was almost finished, and in 1840, Pope Gregory XVI turned it into a Metropolitan Cathedral, elevating the seat of Santiago to...
  • The entire experience was worthwhile as the cathedral holds a special place in the history of Santiago.
  • Discover the bell towers of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago on this fascinating tour, climb the bell tower and have a unique view of the main square.
  • Santiago's Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) is considered one of the finest examples of religious architecture in South America.
  • The history of the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral starts back in the mid-1500s when Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia founded Santiago.
  • Follow the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago. "National Monument and City Cathedral". A monument emanating resplendent beauty and displaying an...
  • Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral in Santiago: Find opening hours and directions, compare prices before booking, see photos, and read reviews.
  • See Santiago's emblematic sights, such as the Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the National Historical Museum.
  • Figure 3: Antonio Acuña, Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago. Source: Edson Yui, Catedral Metropolitana Santiago Chile. 2012, Digital Image.