Experts' Choice Award Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
What the experts agree on
Santiago's stunning cathedral features intricate stained-glass windows and an ornate altar adorned with marble and lapis lazuli, anchoring the historic Plaza de Armas since its 1541 founding by conquistador Pedro de Valdivia.
“Conquistador Pedro de Valdivia declared in 1541 that a house of worship would be constructed at this site bordering the Plaza de Armas.”
– Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"An interior that boasts intricate stained-glass windows and an elaborate altar ornamented with marble and deep blue lapis lazuli." Full review
