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Culture of Valparaíso. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Valparaiso can offer a rich excursion program to its guests that will fit travelers of any age and with any taste. Plaza Sotomayor is the heart of the city. It’s a beautiful square surrounded by eye-catching buildings. In the center of the square, visitors will see Monument to the heroes of Iquique 
that is the ground part of the mausoleum. The monument has become a grave for courageous sailors who died during military actions. Connoisseurs of historic architecture will also find it incredibly interesting to explore the picturesque square. There is the eye-catching Building Maritime Command near the square. The elegant façade of this building is painted blue.
Funicular rides and relaxation on the picturesque coast of Valparaiso are not the only ways for travelers to make their vacation in the city more interesting and diversified. The coastal … 
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have also become a true landmark of the region. The building of funiculars started yet in 1883. In 1916, there were already 15 funiculars in action in Valparaiso. All of them keep working and are incredibly popular with tourists. Concepcion was the first funicular that started bringing people to the top of the hills that surround the city. Nowadays, many funiculars have their final stops near magnificent observation decks, from which travelers can admire the breathtaking views of the city.
is one of the most attractive observation decks in the city. It is located right above the biggest market of the city. In order to reach the observation deck, tourists need to use the Baron funicular. From the top of the hill, they will be able to enjoy a truly mesmerizing view. There is an important religious landmark not far from the observation deck - Church of St. Francis that was constructed in the first half of the 19th century. The church is open on top of the hill, so it is perfectly visible from the seaside. In the past, sailors used the church for orientation purposes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
A vacation in Valparaiso would be incomplete without beach recreation. The choice of beautiful coastal areas suitable for sunbathing is simply gorgeous. Kintai Beach is one of the most … Open
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The exhibition of Museum of naval history is also dedicated to the sea. A significant portion of the museum’s collection is dedicated to life and achievements of Arturo Prat. Museum of Naval History also exhibits a true gem – a very interesting exhibition dedicated the history and exploration of Cape Horn. Museo de Bellas Artes is another incredibly interesting museum that is open in a magnificent palace in the art nouveau style. The collection of this museum includes hundreds of priceless artworks, many of which belonged to rich people who owned the palace in the past.
In Valparaiso, there are several attractive historical hotels that will certainly attract the attention of connoisseurs of the past. The charming Sutherland House is open in a beautiful … Open
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. This fantastic open-air museum was founded by students from the local Catholic university. They installed 20 colorful frescoes on one of the hills. These frescos made up the core of the museum’s exhibition. Espiritu Santo will take curious tourists right to the unusual museum. It is also important to mention other popular excursion destinations in Valparaiso, such as National congress. This building was constructed in 1990 and is widely known as one of the most stylish architectural landmarks of our time. There are a small square and a park area near the building. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Valparaíso and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Valparaíso
♥ Palace 'Palacio de Cerro Castillo' , 4.6 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Valparaíso and near
San Alfonso del Mar Pool
From the series “The Most Amazing Swimming Pools in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Valparaíso center - 33.9 km.
Hotel guests have an opportunity to swim in it or to go boating. Glittering sand beaches surround the large pool. The hotel spends about 4 million dollars on supporting the pool; it is a real world sight. The deepness is variable in the different parts of the pool and it will be 34,5 meters maximally. To fill such volume with water, it needs 250 000 cubic meter of it. One more important feature is a modern warming system, which allows keeping the water temperature on the level of 26 degrees Celsius. …
Read further Distance from Valparaíso center - 33.9 km.
Iconic cultural sights of Chile
Fans of the famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda are encouraged to visit three museums that once were his houses. "La Chascona Museum House", a museum on Providencia, is a house that the poet built in the 1950s for his third wife Matilda. The house was named "La Chascona" in honor of Matilda's red hair. In the museum, you can see a collection of African wood carvings, paintings by artists from around the world, as well as visit an original dining room where antique cutlery and porcelain are still preserved. "Casa de Isla Negra" (House on the Black Island) is a house on the ocean cape built in the 1950s and filled with navigational instruments, ships in bottles, art objects, and old books. Graves of Neruda and Matilda can be found near their house. Finally, "La Sebastiana Museo" in Valparaiso keeps old maps, portraits, nautical antiques, music boxes, and even a wooden carousel.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Valparaíso
Landmarks of culture on Valparaíso map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Valparaíso. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Valparaíso: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Valparaíso. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
