Iglesia San Francisco de Borja, Santiago

The church features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and a central rose window, with 29 stained glass panels imported from France.

Constructed in 1876 as the chapel of Hospital San Borja, the church was designed by architect Hovender Henry, drawing inspiration from Sainte Chapelle in Paris.

The building serves as the official church for the Carabineros, Chile's national police force, and contains some of the oldest stained glass installations in the country.

Located at Carabineros de Chile 160, the church stands near Universidad Católica and Baquedano metro stations, with access to Parque San Borja.

The structure survived the 1977 demolition of the surrounding hospital complex and now stands amid the modern San Borja towers neighborhood.

Location: Santiago commune

Founders: Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: -33.43953,-70.63728

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:44