Here we tell you about some of the buildings of this huge city that are still preserved and admired for their details and structure.
Built in the early 20th century, this building, formally known as "Palacio de los Wightman", is located in the famous Brasil neighborhood. Chilean architect Alberto Cruz Montt was inspired by traditional Gothic structures.
Today, this building is occupied by the Chilean Teachers' College, but still maintains classic aspects of the building, such as large halls, medieval-style corridors, a stone fireplace and even a chapel.
One of the most popular and photographed passages of Barrio Yungay. A neighborhood that was created with the purpose of welcoming middle class citizens who began to arrive in Santiago during the first half of the twentieth century.
Neo-romantic style and bright colors, this place has become more than a passage of incomparable architecture, but has been characterized by the community life that takes place within it, where the inhabitants share and relate to each other because of this closeness.
Built in the mid-nineteenth century, it is recognized as one of the oldest buildings in the city that is still standing. Recognized for its relevance in the intellectual development of various artists and for being home to the brotherhood that today owes its name.
Currently, its use continues to be multicultural, hosting artists from different disciplines and cultural exponents of our country.
Located in the Lastarria neighborhood, it was designed by the talented architect Luciano Kulczewski, who was also in charge of the Virginia Opazo complex and the entrance to the Santiago Metropolitan Park Funicular.
This small castle was inhabited by Kulczewski himself and stands out for its stone façade and impressive tower. Among the styles that inspired the artist in the construction of this building are Gothic, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
Currently known as the Casa de Comercio de Chile, this palace located next to the Parque Forestal was commissioned by the saltpeter entrepreneur Augusto Bruna, who had to sell it without having lived in it due to the saltpeter crisis, being acquired by the U.S. Embassy.
Currently, this building inspired by the Italian Renaissance has three levels which stand out for their details and powerful structures. Inside it is possible to find green and black marble slabs and a European wood floor.
Another of Alberto Cruz Montt's memorable works, this palace was one of the last to be built in the city of Santiago, which has had different uses since its creation in 1917. In it lived the businessman Rafael Ariztía, it belonged to the Military Club, was the headquarters in Santiago of the Chamber of Deputies, was transferred to the Constitutional Court, and today is under the administration of a house of study of our country.
This building has a French neoclassical style, along which you can find large rooms decorated with large mirrors, and doors decorated with fine details on metal.