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Photo: Miguel hernandez, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.How well do you know Chile's vibrant capital? Test your knowledge on the history, culture, landmarks, and unique flavors of Santiago, nestled right beneath the Andes.
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Laid out by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, the Plaza de Armas is the civic heart of Santiago, surrounded by historic buildings like the Metropolitan Cathedral. Today, it is a lively hub filled with street painters, musicians, comedians, and chess players.
Photo: Apincheira, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Santa Lucía Hill, originally called Huelén by the indigenous Mapuche, is the exact site where Santiago was founded. Today, it is a beautifully landscaped public park featuring ornate fountains, stone staircases, and a historic fort.
Photo: Dario Alpern, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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La Chascona was built by Pablo Neruda for his secret lover, Matilde Urrutia, whose messy red hair inspired the house's name (chascona is a Chilean word for wild hair). It is now a museum packed with his eclectic personal collections.
Photo: Marcelo Ois Lagarde, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Mote con huesillo is a beloved street food drink in Santiago, especially refreshing during hot summer days. It is traditionally served in a glass with a spoon so you can easily eat the wheat and peach at the bottom.
Photo: Nellu Mazilu from Mobile, Terra, Sol, Milky Way, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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At 300 metres, the Gran Torre Santiago is the tallest building in South America and towers over the city's skyline. It was designed with the architect César Pelli and built to withstand strong earthquakes, and its viewing deck on the 61st and 62nd floors looks out over the city to the Andes.
Photo: javier, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Mapocho River is a vital geographical feature of Santiago, originating in the Andes. Interestingly, during the colonial era, it was prone to devastating floods, which led to the construction of massive stone walls known as the tajamares to protect the young city.
Photo: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The completo is Chile's supersized hot dog, often twice as long as an American one and loaded with toppings. The most popular version is the 'italiano': chopped tomato, mashed avocado and mayonnaise, which together match the colours of the Italian flag.
Photo: Paul Lowry, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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With over 140 kilometers of track, the Santiago Metro is the most extensive subway system in South America. Many of its stations double as cultural spaces, featuring massive murals, art installations, and even historical exhibitions for daily commuters to enjoy.
Photo: Ariel Cruz Pizarro, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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The museum opened in 1981 and holds over 3,000 objects made by almost 100 ancient peoples, from Mexico all the way to the Andes. One of its treasures is a painted cloth from the Chavín culture of Peru that is nearly 3,000 years old.
Photo: Carlos Figueroa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Cerro San Cristóbal is the third highest point in the city and hosts the Metropolitan Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world. The famous funicular railway has been operating since 1925, carrying visitors up to the spectacular viewpoint.
Photo: Carlos yo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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