Casona de Las Condes, National monument in Las Condes, Chile.
Casona de Las Condes is a mansion in Santiago featuring adobe walls, wooden roofs, and a stone and clay chapel located at Fernández Concha 700. The building contains multiple rooms and spaces arranged around a courtyard with surrounding gardens.
The property originally belonged to Cacique Apoquindo until 1579 when Pedro de Valdivia granted it to Inés de Suárez as part of Santiago's early colonization. The building later became the residence of prominent families and passed through various ownership changes across the centuries.
The mansion displays 18th-century colonial architecture with adobe walls and wooden details that remain visible throughout its structure. These building elements define its appearance and convey how people constructed homes during that era.
The grounds are typically accessible by foot and offer space to explore the exterior and gardens at a leisurely pace. Visitors should check opening times beforehand since access may vary depending on university activities on the campus.
Local tales speak of hidden treasures left by Cacique Vitacura and a secret tunnel beneath the property said to be called 'The Friar's Path'. These legends continue to intrigue visitors even though their historical accuracy remains unconfirmed.
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