Votive Temple of Maipú, Catholic basilica in Maipú, Chile.
The stone and concrete basilica features a central tower rising 92 meters high, making it the tallest church in Chile.
General Bernardo O'Higgins ordered the construction in 1818 to honor the Virgin of Carmen after Chile's victory in the Battle of Maipú.
The basilica houses religious art collections from colonial and republican periods, displaying Chile's artistic and spiritual heritage through paintings and sculptures.
The temple opens daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with guided tours available at the Carmen Museum from Tuesday to Sunday.
The central tower includes an observation deck offering views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains, accessed through an elevator system.
Location: Maipú
Inception: 1818
Website: http://santuarionacional.cl/
Website: http://santuarionacional.cl
GPS coordinates: -33.51078,-70.76607
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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