is impossible to visit the city and not visit its Historical monuments such as the Matriz church, the elevator Polanco, ride May 21 or 14 seats Cerro Concepción. In this journey that is worth knowing will bring typical places have been declared historical monuments and some walkways and balconies that grace and amaze visitors to our port.
Customs Building: Customs located in the plaza was designed by architect John Brown in 1854 and aimed at the work of customs administration.
Church Matrix: in 1559 rises to the start of the city, located near the sea in a small courtyard. It is a modest chapel in the village who attended the crew that regularly came to Valparaiso. In 1578 he was sacked and burned by the pirate Francis Drake. After being rebuilt, is seriously damaged by the earthquake of 1620. It repairs and establishing a church dedicated to Our Lady Puerto Claro.
San Jose Castillo: also called Casona de John Mouat, was the most important colonial fortification of Valparaiso. Located in the foothills of the Cordillera mountain behind the Administration of those years. In 1970 this house was located in the museum at Lord Cochrane, which is used as a lookout in the New Year's Eve to witness the spectacle of the fireworks at sea.
the Administration Building: now Commander in Chief of the Navy. As a backdrop to the plaza Sotomayor opposite the monument to the Heroes of Iquique. It was built the building for the Regional Government in 1910. Today I took the Commander in Chief of the Navy.
Palace Ross: Traditional property now occupied by the German Club, the oldest social institution in South America, which is a typical example of a mansion Buenos Aires at the time.
Palacio Lyon: located in the center between Victoria Square and City Hall. Lyon belonged to the family and is the cultural expression of a period in our history. For many years hosted the Business College and now houses the Museum of Natural Sciences. Located on Calle Condell, in the heart of Valparaiso.
Baron Clock Tower: in the middle of the tracks on the avenue modern Spain, retained the brick tower with the clock. It's a classic image of the area formerly occupied by Baron station.
San Francisco Church and Convent: is on Baron Hill can be seen from anywhere in Valparaiso. This church with its brick tower is the most characteristic silhouette of the city. It was built in 1846 and in 1983 was partially destroyed by fire. The tower of the church with its neo-baroque style is first seen by the sailor who comes to our city from the sea.
National Congress Building: Valparaiso is the first port of the Republic and, since 1990, holds the title of Legislative Capital of Chile. In the neighborhood of El Almendral stands the magnificent National Congress building, which houses the Senate and House of Representatives. The Congress will wake up on land occupied by the old hospital Enrique Deformes.
Manuel Blanco Encalada Memorial: in memory of the illustrious Admiral of the Fleet First Chief Liberator of Chile.
Palace of the Courts of Valparaiso: imposing building opposite the Plaza de Justice, in the port sector. It was opened in l939 to house the Supreme Court of Appeals, the civil courts, judicial offices and notaries.
Municipality of Valparaíso
worked here for many years the Club Valparaiso, then belonged to the family of Don Carlos Labarca and then to the Edwards family Bello.
now houses the offices of the following departments: Tourism, National Property, Media and Citizen Peace, Wealth Management Office and the Historical Archive Heritage. On the second floor are the offices of the mayor, Don Jorge Castro Muñoz, and the hall of honor where it meets the City Council responsible for administering, supervising and carrying out the works in advance of the city.
After many years of endless negotiations and proceedings by the regional authorities, finally the city of Valparaiso has a Municipal Theatre. Because of its location, capacity and architectural style, the old theater Velarde was chosen. Built by architect Spartaco Strapp in 1931, is located on Calle Uruguay and Avenida Pedro Montt. It has capacity for 1,500 spectators, has a large stage y todas las comodidades para efectuar actos culturales de la más diversa índole, además de una privilegiada y céntrica ubicación.
El día 21 de septiembre de 1996 en emotiva ceremonia, se firmó el decreto en que la Ilustre Municipalidad de Valparaíso se hace cargo de esta insigne sala de espectáculos.
Decano del Fútbol Chileno
El Club Deportivo Santiago Wanderers es una institución radicada en Valparaíso, cuya actividad principal es el fútbol profesional. Fue fundado por entusiastas deportistas de Valparaíso en un local de la subida Carampagne, en el sector del puerto, el día 15 de Agosto de 1892, liderados Gilberto Hidalgo and Francisco Avaria, who gave life to that time would be the senior Chilean soccer being the most senior current team in professional football. In 1944 the club joined the national tournaments in the Central Professional Football Association and now exerts its homefield in Valparaiso Chiledeportes Regional Stadium, which has a capacity for 18,500 spectators.
club's head office is located in the house Ballivián, 2053 Independence street. It is a 3-story building was purchased in 1997.
The Club has contributed to our national team players who have won major international soccer and have our prestigious institution. In 1958 he obtained his first degree in professional football in 1968 won his second title and third championship got 2001.
Arturo Prat Naval Academy
The Naval Academy was founded on August 4 de1818 by the Supreme Director Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme. On September 24, 1945 is given the name of its greatest hero Arturo Prat Chacón. Their motto is: "Honor and Fatherland, Efficiency and Discipline" and has as its mission the training of future officers of our navy. Located in the Playa Ancha Hill, opposite the park Alejo Barrios. The curriculum of the cadets is four years, after which make a training trip aboard the training ship Esmeralda. Subsequently, and with the degree of sub-lieutenant, must meet destination in the National Fleet ships and land-based divisions throughout the country.
The Naval Academy is the guardian of the sword of Captain Prat and chime of the corvette Esmeralda, sunk gloriously in the naval battle of Iquique in l873.
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