Things to see in Valparaíso
Valparaíso is a city in Chile, with an urban population of about 854 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 7 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Trolleybuses in Valparaíso History
Trolleybuses in Valparaíso, Chile, have provided a portion of the public transit service since 1952. The trolleybus system is the second-oldest in South America.
2St. James Cathedral, Valparaíso Place of worship
The Cathedral of St. James, in Valparaíso, Chile, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Valparaíso in Chile.
3Sotomayor Square Neighbourhood
The Sotomayor Square is a town square in Valparaíso, Chile. It is named after Rafael Sotomayor.
4Quinta Vergara Park
Quinta Vergara is a park located in Viña del Mar, Chile. The park features three major landmarks: the Vergara Palace, the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater and a garden.
5Dissidents Cemetery History
The Cemetery of Dissidents is on the Panteón hill, in front of the Cemetery nº 1 and at one side of the old city jail (now a cultural center) in Valparaíso, Chile.
6British Arch History
The British Arch is a monument on Brazil Avenue in Valparaíso, Chile. It was donated to the town in 1910 by the British community there to mark the centenary of the Independence of Chile.
7Aníbal Pinto Square Neighbourhood
The Aníbal Pinto Square is a town square built on reclaimed land in Valparaíso, Chile. Formerly "Plaza del Orden" (Order Square), the Aníbal Pinto Square is named after President Aníbal Pinto.
8Iglesia Anglicana de San Pablo History
St. Paul's Cathedral is a historic Anglican church in Valparaíso, Chile.
9Iglesia de los Sagrados Corazones, Valparaíso History
The Sacred Hearts Church is a Catholic church located at 2086 Independencia Street, in El Almendral neighborhood, in Valparaíso, Chile. Staffed by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, it was built to serve as the church for the Sacred Hearts School of Valparaíso community.
10Palacio Baburizza History
Palacio Baburizza is the former residence of Croatian businessman Pascual Baburizza located in Valparaíso, Chile. It was built in 1916 by Italian architects, and eventually turned into a museum in 1971, and declared a historic monument in 1976.
11Edificio Ex Intendencia, Valparaíso History
The Edificio de la Comandancia en Jefe de la Armada de Chile, is a building in Valparaíso, Chile, which serves as the headquarters of the Chilean Navy.
12Artillería funicular railway History
The Ascensor Artillería is one of the 16 funicular railways located in the Chilean city of Valparaíso. It links the "plan" (flat area) of the city with the Artillería hill, and is privately owned.
13Polanco Lift History
The Polanco Lift is a passenger elevator located in Valparaíso, Chile. It consists of three stations and connects Simpson Street with Polanco Hill.
14Wulff Castle History
Wulff Castle is a historic castle overlooking the sea in Viña del Mar, Chile. It was built in 1906 for the Wulff family.
15Cemetery Nº 1, Valparaíso, Chile History
The Cementerio Nᵒ 1 de Valparaíso is a cemetery located in the Panteón Hill, immediately north of the Cementerio de Disidentes, in Valparaíso, Chile.
16Reina Victoria funicular History
The Reina Victoria lift (ascensor Reina Victoria) is a funicular located in Valparaíso, Chile.
17Palacio Polanco Yelpico History
The Polanco Palace is a luxurious mansion located in the El Almendral neighborhood of the Chilean city of Valparaíso. It was built in 1903 by order of the Chilean merchant Benignus Polanco Humeres for residential use, and since 1942 it has been used by the Valparaíso Carabiniers prefecture.
18Edificio Luis Guevara History
Edificio Luis Guevara Arias is a cruise ship-shaped building located between Errázuriz Avenue and Blanco Street in Valparaíso. It was the residence of textile tycoon Luis Guevara Arias.
19Ascensor Concepción History
The Ascensor Concepción is the oldest of the funiculars of Valparaíso, Chile. Inaugurated on December 1, 1883, It connects the Elías Alley, which faces the Reloj Turri on the Plan de Valparaíso, with the Gervasoni Promenade on the Concepción Hill.
20Ascensor Mariposas History
The Ascensor Mariposas is one of the 15 funiculars left in Valparaíso, Chile. Inaugurated in 1906, its route is flanked by houses and shrubs and its upper terminus is a street on the Mariposas Hill.
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