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National Monuments of Chile


The National Monuments of Chile , also abbreviated MN, are the constructions, elements and places that forms part of the country patrimony, and they are protected by law. They are important part of the culture of Chile.

Definition and categories

The law N 17.288 of national monuments stipulates that:

There are 938 national monuments, at October 2008. The monuments are grouped on the following categories:

* Historic Monuments (633).

* Public Monuments (150).

* Archaeologic Monuments (21 elementos).

* Typical or Picturesque Zones (95).

* Sanctuaries of Nature (39).

Historic Monuments

Are considered National Monuments:

In the register of the National Monuments Council, there are 633 elements (October 2008). Some of the most notable are:

* Aduana de Antofagasta

* Ambassador (clipper)

* Ascensores de Valparaiso

* Biblioteca Nacional de Chile

* Biblioteca de Santiago

* Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago

* Capilla del Antiguo Lazareto de San Vicente de Paul

* Capilla San Juan de Dios de Chillan

* Casino Ross

* Casa Lo Contador

* Central Hidroelectrica Chivilingo

* Cerro Santa Lucia

* Escuela de Artes y Oficios

* Estacion Central

* Estacion Mapocho

* Estadio Nacional de Chile

* Iglesia Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes de Papudo

* Iglesias de Chiloe

* Londres 38

* Muelle Salitrero Compania Melbourne Clark

* Oficina Salitrera Chacabuco

* Oficinas salitreras de Humberstone y Santa Laura

* Palacio de La Moneda

* Palacio Presidencial Cerro Castillo

* Palacios en Santiago de Chile

* Castillo Wulff

* Ruedas de Larmahue

* Ruinas de la Fundicion de Metales de Huanchaca

* Templo Votivo de Maipu

* Villa Grimaldi

* Palacio Cousino Goyenechea

* Iglesia San Francisco del Monte

* Morro de Arica

Public Monuments

Public Monuments are all the objects used to perpetuate the memory on public places. The Law determines the Public Monuments as:

The National Monuments Council is trying to realize a register in which could appear all the Public Monuments, with information from the local authorities. At October 2008, there are 150 Public Monuments.

* Hito al Tropico de Capricornio

Archaeologic Monuments

Are considered Archaeologic Monuments:

In the National Monuments Council' register, at October 2008, there exists 21 Archaeologic Monuments. Some of the most notable ones are:

* Aldea de Tulor.

* Pucara del cerro de La Compania.

* Quitor.

* Sitio de Monte Verde.

Typical or Picturesque Zones

Are urban or rural properties, that forms a unity and are notable by their style, materiality or constructive technique. Legally, are considered Typical or Picturesque Zones:

In the National Monuments Council register, at October 2008, there are 95 typical zones. Some of the most notable are:

* Barrio Concha y Toro

* Barrio Paris-Londres

* Centro Historico de Los Andes

* Campamento Sewell

* Humberstone

* Barrio Historico de Iquique

* Paseo Atkinson

* Angelmo

* Pichilemu

* Valle del Elqui

* Ruta del Vino

* Cajon del Maipo

* El Mercado de Chillan

* La Recova de La Serena

* Tunel Cristo Redentor

* Viaducto del Malleco

* Andacollo

* Plazuela Marcelino Champagnat

* Centro historico de la ciudad de Chanco

Sanctuaries of Nature

Are considered Sanctuaries of Nature:

In the National Monuments Council there are 39 Sanctuaries of Nature.

Enlaces externos

Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales (Chile)

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