Santiago, Chile
Moneda S/N
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………………..Must say this is not an impressive building like many of the “Capitalio’s” that we have encountered in our world travelling escapades. It looks more like a concrete fort two level high with only the centre been a level higher. There are armed sentries at the almost two storeys high double steel/wooden gates. Unlike many other Parliament building in the world here the public is not allowed entree. But we did discover later that if you booked a tour with a reputed or approved tour company then you would be able to go inside. A few statues of past president grace the surrounds and the lawns around the place is well kept and green. Two active fountains are in front of the building on either sides of the gate. A steel-mash barrier is placed in a front of the building and form a semi-circle from one end of the building to the other end this put the public at least 50 to 80 meters away from the entrance. Seven flag-poles fly the Chilean flags right here where the public can stand and observe the happenings around this important place! It was good to see and visit this place………………….
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Great spot to enjoy the classic palace built as the office for the head of state. Very elegantly designed and immaculately maintained. Stop by briefly just to take in the grand size and architecture.
Nice building to take several photos ans enjoy the history of the place.
This used to be the state treasury and is 'lightly' guarded with a dozen police or so around the perimeter. Nice park to rest and if you're lucky, they might have the changing of the guard whilst you're there
This was a really nice place to see, being from Chile. The palace itself is very grand although unfortunately at the time of my visit the front area was closed. The highlight of the visit was the underground area with artisan artwork of chile and a cafe.
A quick walk around palace, nothing special here as is heavily guarded
I couldn't find the scars on the building from the CIA led coup attempt in the 1970. So be sure to look for them.
Palacio de La Moneda (Palace of La Moneda) Commonly known as La Moneda, it is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile. It also houses the Ministry of Interior and Public Security, the General Secretariat of the Presidency, the General Secretariat of Government and the Ministry of Social Development. It is located in the commune of Santiago. The Moneda Palace is the only pure Italian neoclassical style building in America. The Palace has its main façade on Moneda Street, overlooking the Plaza de la Constitución, under which parking lots and offices were built for different dependencies of the presidency and the ministries that are there. This place is popularly called ‘the Bunker’.
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