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Through the architectutral heritage of the city we can learn about the habits and culture of its people. During this outing you will notice the clear vision and the notorious influence of immigration in the Chilean community. |
You can start at Iglesia Parroquial del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús situated in the streets San Francisco and Verbo Divino.
It is situated on a hill with a total domain of the city. This building presents romantic style elements, although its predominant vertical lines incorporate a gothic element.
It is constructed in oak wood with grooved iron planks covering the moors. The general design was taken from Marienkirche in the Black Forest in Germany.
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If you go on along San Ignacio street you will find Casa Yunge .
This house was built in 1932 by Don Juan Hischfeld on a timber structure covered by timber tiles. It has a two storey rectangular plant, hip roof,and a central balcony over the main access.
Eaves present ormnaments with gothic reminiscences. |
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Opposite the German Clinic is Casa Gotschlich , built in 1910 with the traditional timber structure with moors and walls covered in tiles. It has a hip roof, a central balcony and an attic. |
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Opposite Arturo Prat Station you will find Casona Alemana in the streets Nuestra Señora del Carmen and Miraflores. It was built in 1914 with the same kind of timber structure as the previous ones and grooved iron planks cover.
It has an H shape plant with a back yard with neoclassic style elments in frames and cornices. In the rooms there are paintings decorating the ceilings. |
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