Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago
Catholic cathedral · Monserrat ·

Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago

Catholic cathedral · Monserrat ·

Seat of Archdiocese, neoclassical style, ornate interior, peaceful

Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null
Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago by null

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Pl. de Armas 498, 8320341 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile Get directions

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Pl. de Armas 498, 8320341 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile Get directions

+56 2 2787 5600
catedraldesantiago.cl

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wheelchair accessible entrance

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Dec 4, 2025

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Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral

Sumiitra S.

Google
A magnificent cathedral. So much detail and totally worth the visit. It's amazing how they built this giant building for Santiago or Saint James in English. The place outside the cathedral is also a nice place to walkabout and take in the sights.

Vakhtang J.

Google
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, located on Plaza de Armas, is the city’s most iconic church and the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chile. Built in the 18th century in a neoclassical style, it impresses with its grand façade, ornate interior, and peaceful atmosphere. A must-visit landmark in Santiago’s historic center, perfect for history, culture, and architecture lovers.

Qihua M

Google
Great cathedral by design and significance in Santiago! We visited during a mass service, so it was very solemn 🙏🙏

Kate S

Google
Beautiful cathedral. You can see relics of Pope John Paul 2 down on right hand side. You can walk down below alter to see tombs of archbishops.

Tina

Google
Pretty cathedral in the city center of Santiago. Free entrance.

Trevor H.

Google
Fabulous cathedral in centre of Santiago, one of the oldest buildings in the city, huge nave and altar with fantastically decorated floor and ceilings..

Jennifer S.

Google
Free to enter and not exceptionally busy. Not the most spectacular church I’ve been in, and no English placard or caption translations (even via the QR code). In and out in 10.

Aukey C.

Google
It is free to enter the church. It is so beautiful and many travelers visit to take remarkable photos. In the church, there are many statues, artifacts and relics. I recommend anyone looking for a beautiful place to visit in Santiago to stop by this lovely church.