A Guide to Vi帽a del Mar鈥檚 City Centre, Vina del Mar, Chile
With a poetic name that translates to 鈥淰ineyard of the Sea鈥� in English, Vi帽a del Mar is also often referred to as the Garden City of Chile. It is also coincidentally one of the most chic cities in the country.
As Chile鈥檚 fourth largest city, Vi帽a del Mar features quite a number of landmarks from the 19th century, preserving a strong character to its past while also at the same time harbouring some of the country鈥檚 most interesting restaurants and bars.
This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring this destination. Without further ado鈥�
Housed in a building of high archaeological value that was built between 1907 and 1912, this building was turned into a museum in 1979. The museum opens its doors for free entry in the evening, offering insights into the different styles and techniques that architects and designers utilized to decorate the residences of bourgeois families during the beginning of the 20th century.
This interesting museum offers a glimpse into the natural and cultural history of Chile. It houses archaeological artefacts, geological specimens, ethnographic objects, as well as insights into the local flora and fauna. Inside the museum, there is a section dedicated to the Easter Island featuring impressive moai statues and Rapa Nui artefacts; this section is often lauded to be a highlight of the museum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
As Chile鈥檚 fourth largest city, Vi帽a del Mar features quite a number of landmarks from the 19th century, preserving a strong character to its past while also at the same time harbouring some of the country鈥檚 most interesting restaurants and bars.
This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring this destination. Without further ado鈥�
Housed in a building of high archaeological value that was built between 1907 and 1912, this building was turned into a museum in 1979. The museum opens its doors for free entry in the evening, offering insights into the different styles and techniques that architects and designers utilized to decorate the residences of bourgeois families during the beginning of the 20th century.
This interesting museum offers a glimpse into the natural and cultural history of Chile. It houses archaeological artefacts, geological specimens, ethnographic objects, as well as insights into the local flora and fauna. Inside the museum, there is a section dedicated to the Easter Island featuring impressive moai statues and Rapa Nui artefacts; this section is often lauded to be a highlight of the museum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Guide to Vi帽a del Mar鈥檚 City Centre
Guide Location: Chile » Vina del Mar
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Chile » Vina del Mar
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Museo de Artes Decorativas Palacio Rioja
- Museo de Arqueolog铆a e Historia Francisco Fonck
- Palacio Carrasco
- Iglesia Las Carmelitas
- Plaza Vergara
- Hotel Espa帽ol
- Plaza Sucre
- Club de Vi帽a del Mar
- Parroquia Nuestra Se帽ora de los Dolores
- Hotel Hispano
- Museo Palacio Vergara
- Parque Potrerillos
- Museo Artequin Vi帽a del Mar
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