La Moneda Palace (Santiago)

Chile / Metropolitana / Santiago / Moneda
 palace, national government / government, presidential palace, interesting place, historical building, architectural heritage, tourist attraction
This is the seat of the presidency. Chile's presidents live in their own houses during their presidential terms, and only use the palace as a work place and for formal occasions. This palace was reconstructed and slightly modernized after 1973 when much of it burned following an air bombing raid during the military coup that deposed Salvador Allende, during which he died by his own hand in a confusing situation. The palace is open to the public.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palacio_de_La_Moneda
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Coordinates:   33°26'34"S   70°39'13"W

Comments

  • Polygon work added by Juan Pablo 19jp87 cubist feel to the structure.
  • Wonderful former Mint.