La Moneda Palace (Palacio de la Moneda), Santiago: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

La Moneda Palace is the seat of the Chilean president, a neoclassical building on the Plaza de la Constitución in Santiago, originally built between 1784 and 1805 as the colonial mint. The building gained notoriety on September 11, 1973, when the Air Force bombed it during the coup that overthrew Salvador Allende, who died inside. The restored south facade still shows patched damage from the attack. Interior patios are open to visitors during certain hours, and the Centro Cultural La Moneda occupies the underground level. is just one of many options in Santiago. Major attractions worth considering include Costanera Center, Fantasilandia, and San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristobal).