domingo, 18 de diciembre de 2011

4) Estación Central railway station

Did you know that Santiago Estación Central (official name: Estación Alameda), located in Santiago, Chile, is the city's only operating train station after the decommissioning of the Estación Mapocho? The Estación Central is the initial departure point for all rail traffic bound for southern Chile (passenger trains no longer serve northern Chile). 
The station was opened in 1885, but, the current building was designed by Gustave Eiffel (1897), and its metallic structure built by the French firm Scheider of Le Creusot. It has long been a reference point for travellers and locals; the building is so well known that it gave the name to the municipality and commune where it is located: Estación Central. The building is a national monument and is protected by law against being demolished or remodeled. 
Come and see with your own eyes this memorial and beautiful place where you can also explore different stores and buy special and unique presents to never forget this amazing journey!
Address: Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins facing Matucana avenue.

1 comentario:

  1. Really interesting, I didn´t know all of this information, I think that Estacion Central is like a place that if you are a tourist yo have to visit.

    Valentina Moya, 3° A

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