Santiago commune, Administrative district in central Santiago, Chile
The Santiago commune spans 22.4 square kilometers at 579 meters elevation, forming the central core of Chile's capital with modern buildings and governmental offices.
Pedro de Valdivia established Santiago de la Nueva Extremadura in 1541, marking the foundation of what would become the capital and central municipality of Chile.
The Municipal Theatre of Santiago and National Museum of Fine Arts stand as primary cultural venues within this central district of metropolitan Santiago.
The district connects to 32 other communes through an extensive transportation network of metro lines and bus routes operating from 6:00 AM until midnight.
The central commune maintains authority over Chile's presidential palace, La Moneda, where national government operations take place among neoclassical architecture.
Location: Santiago province
Elevation above the sea: 579 m
Address: Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile Santiago
Website: http://municipalidaddesantiago.cl
GPS coordinates: -33.45000,-70.66667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
Palacio de La Moneda
1.4 km
Santa Lucía Hill
2.4 km
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
2.7 km
San Francisco Church, Santiago de Chile
1.9 km
Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral
1.9 km
O'Higgins Park
1.7 km
Quinta Normal Park
1.8 km
Fantasilandia
1.1 km
Museum of Memory and Human Rights
1.6 km
National Library of Chile
2.1 km
Puente de Cal y Canto
2.4 km
Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral
2.8 km
Chilean National Museum of Natural History
1.7 km
Palacio Cousiño
965 m
Torre Entel
1.2 km
Municipal Theatre of Santiago
2.1 km
Víctor Jara Stadium
742 m
Mercado Central de Santiago
2.3 km
Parque Forestal, Santiago
2.9 km
Terminal de buses Santiago
2.1 km
Barrio Lastarria
2.8 km
Club Hípico de Santiago
1.2 km
Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago
1.7 km
Caupolicán Theatre
1.8 km
Chilean National History Museum
2.1 km
Chilean National Zoo
3.8 km
Former National Congress Building
1.9 km
La Chascona
3.7 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes