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Valparaíso is one of Chile’s most important port cities, and it also ranks among the country’s most charming cities. Valparaíso was founded as a Spanish port in 1536, and its location on the Pacific coast has over the years led to growth and prosperity for long periods of time. The city’s beautiful location on the coast has also led to a great deal of tourism, and visitors can enjoy the historic center, which is on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites. In addition, since 1973, Valparaíso has been home to the National Congress of Chile.
The historic center of Valparaíso is a part of the city that is characterized by a beautifully preserved 19th century architectural expression. To the east of the neighborhood are the large squares, Plaza de la Victoria and Plaza Simon Bolivar. In addition to a lovely atmosphere and beautiful parkland, you can see Valparaíso’s cathedral, Iglesia Catedral, here. If you go west along the wide boulevard Avenida Brasil, you will come to the monument to the British Lord Thomas Cochrane, who was the leader of the Chilean navy 1817-1822. Further to the north-west is the city’s beautiful 19th-century center, centered at the square Plaza Sotomayor.
In the surrounding streets you will find many of the city’s historic buildings. From here you can go up the hill of Cerro Concepción, where there are several old churches. On the way up here you pass Plaza Justicia, where the city’s courthouse is located, it is called the Palacio de Justicia. To the north, the old town ends at Plaza Wheelwright, where you can notice the city’s beautiful customs building, Edificio de la Aduana, built in 1854.
Valparaíso’s historic seaside district is surrounded by ridges, and the city center is therefore almost like the stage of an amphitheater. During the city’s development, unique elevators were built throughout the city as transport between the center and the surrounding residential areas. The charming means of transport do not find their place anywhere in the world. The elevators are funiculars, but with the old rustic cabins running on steel structures, they are something special.
Among the most recommended elevator tours is the Ascensor Artillería tour, built in 1893, which runs from Plaza Wheelwright to Paseo 21 de Mayo. At the top is the city’s most famous view and the well-known Café Mirador. Here you can also visit the Maritime Museum/Museo Naval y Maritimo. Ascensor Concepción, which goes to Cerro Ceoncepción, is the oldest of Valparaíso’s elevators. It was inaugurated in 1883, when it was water powered.
The Ascensor Cordillera, departing from a narrow alley in Calle Serrano, runs to Plaza E. Ramirez. Here you will get a good impression of the elevator’s construction and can visit a museum as well, the Museo Lord Cochrane. The elevator runs very steeply, and it opened in 1887. From Paseo Yugoslavo you can take Ascensor El Peral from 1902 to Cerro Alegre. Here is the beautifully renovated mansion Palacio Baburizza, now open as an art museum.
Santiago is the capital of Chile and it is a meeting place between multiple cultures, interestings sights and a magnificent scenery. Here is new and old, influenced by both Spanish and Native American culture, and the architecture has a wonderful Southern charm.
In Santiago, despite the large size of the city, you are never far from nature. In the city itself there are large parks and several ridges, from which there are magnificent views of the city itself and the surrounding area. Between some of the hills you can even take cable cars and get a different view of the metropolis from above.
Viña del Mar is Chile’s fourth largest city, and at the same time the city is the largest holiday area along the coast. Viña del Mar is very green, and it is also called the Garden City/La Ciudad Jardín by the locals. Here are many fashionable buildings and of course the long lovely beaches that the city is known for. This applies, for example, to the beach in the Reñaca area immediately north of the city centre.
Viña del Mar is also known as a gambling city, and Plaza Colombia is home to the elegant Casino de Viña del Mar, which was built as the city’s grandest building in 1930.
You can also visit the Archaeological Museum/Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck (Avenida 4 Norte 784), which is known for its fine collection of effects from Easter Island. The highlight of the more than 1,000 effects is one of the few original Moai statues from the island that can be seen outside of its natural setting on Easter Island.
Among Viña del Mar’s many beautiful mansions in, among other things, Victorian style, is the Palacio Rioja (Calle Quillota 214), accessible as the museum Museo Palacio Rioja. It was built by the Spanish banker Fernando Rioja in 1906. A visit to the beautifully designed building gives a good impression of the life of the wealthy at the beginning of the 20th century.
Other beautiful mansions are Palacio Carrasco (Avenida Libertad 250) and Palacio Vergara in Quinta Vergara park. This park also houses an art museum and the city’s annual song festival. Castillo Wulff, right next to the water, is also an interesting sight.
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Overview of Valparaíso
Valparaíso is one of Chile’s most important port cities, and it also ranks among the country’s most charming cities. Valparaíso was founded as a Spanish port in 1536, and its location on the Pacific coast has over the years led to growth and prosperity for long periods of time. The city’s beautiful location on the coast has also led to a great deal of tourism, and visitors can enjoy the historic center, which is on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites. In addition, since 1973, Valparaíso has been home to the National Congress of Chile.
The historic center of Valparaíso is a part of the city that is characterized by a beautifully preserved 19th century architectural expression. To the east of the neighborhood are the large squares, Plaza de la Victoria and Plaza Simon Bolivar. In addition to a lovely atmosphere and beautiful parkland, you can see Valparaíso’s cathedral, Iglesia Catedral, here. If you go west along the wide boulevard Avenida Brasil, you will come to the monument to the British Lord Thomas Cochrane, who was the leader of the Chilean navy 1817-1822. Further to the north-west is the city’s beautiful 19th-century center, centered at the square Plaza Sotomayor.
In the surrounding streets you will find many of the city’s historic buildings. From here you can go up the hill of Cerro Concepción, where there are several old churches. On the way up here you pass Plaza Justicia, where the city’s courthouse is located, it is called the Palacio de Justicia. To the north, the old town ends at Plaza Wheelwright, where you can notice the city’s beautiful customs building, Edificio de la Aduana, built in 1854.
About the Valparaíso travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Valparaíso travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Chilean city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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Read more about Valparaíso and Chile
Canada Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/chile
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