Edificio de la Intendencia Metropolitana de Santiago

The Edificio de la Intendencia Metropolitana is a four-story neoclassical building with a corner clock tower, marble staircases, and facades along both Morandé and Moneda streets in Santiago. The structure occupies a prominent corner where these two main streets meet in the civic district.

The building was originally constructed in 1916 as the headquarters for the newspaper El Diario Ilustrado and was purchased by the government in 1928 to become the Metropolitan Intendancy offices. This change linked its journalistic past with its role in the administrative center of the city.

The interior displays eight stained glass panels by painter Pedro Subercaseaux depicting different aspects of Chilean identity. These artworks shape the character of the interior spaces and tell stories about the nation.

The building stands at the corner of Morandé and Moneda streets, directly across from the Presidential Palace La Moneda in the heart of the government district. Its central location makes it easy to find and recognize when walking through the administrative area.

A German-made clock in the corner tower has kept time for over 100 years and continues to mark the hours for people in Santiago. This enduring timepiece stands as a quiet witness to the craftsmanship of an earlier era.

Location: Santiago commune

Inception: 1916

GPS coordinates: -33.44235,-70.65309

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47