Basílica del Salvador

The Basílica del Salvador stands at the intersection of Huérfanos Street and Almirante Barroso Street, featuring Neo Gothic architecture with pointed arches and ribbed vaults.

The basilica, initiated in 1874 following the Church of the Company fire, faced construction delays during the War of the Pacific until its completion in 1892.

The altar doors were manufactured using melted cannons from the War of the Pacific, while soldiers arrived at the church to surrender their weapons.

The basilica requires extensive restoration work due to earthquake damage in 1985 and 2010, which affected its structural integrity and led to closure for public access.

German architect Teodoro Burchard designed the structure with simple masonry and solid walls, measuring 40 meters high, 37 meters wide, and 100 meters deep.

Location: Santiago

GPS coordinates: -33.44117,-70.66178

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:13