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Palacio de la Moneda Review
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Palacio de la Moneda
- Address: Plaza de la Constitución, Moneda between Teatinos and Morandé, La Alameda, Santiago
- Phone: 2/690-4000
- Category: Castles/Palaces
- Location: La Alameda
Fodor's Review:
Originally the royal mint, this sober neoclassical edifice built by Joaquín Toesca in 1805 became the presidential palace in 1846 and served that purpose for more than a century. It was bombarded by the military in the 1973 coup, when Salvador Allende defended his presidency against the assault of General Augusto Pinochet. Allende's death is still shrouded in mystery -- some say he went down fighting, others claim he took his own life before the future dictator entered the palace in triumph. The two central courtyards are open to the public, and tours of the interior can be arranged at the reception desk.
- Open: Daily 10-6
- Metro: La Moneda
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