Plaza de Armas de Santiago

This is the main square of Santiago. Plaza de Armas metro station is located under the square. Surrounding the square are historic buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago, Central Post Office Building, Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago, and the seat of local government for Santiago, formerly occupied by the Cabildo of the city before being remodeled. There are other architecturally significant buildings that face the square, including the Capilla del Sagrario, the Palacio arzobispal, the Edificio Comercial Edwards, and the Portal Fernández Concha.

The square, the nearby former National Congress building, and surrounding buildings were registered on 12/3/1986 as a national monument (zona típica).