Embassy in Santiago will join Chile鈥檚 National Heritage Day
皇冠体育app residence of the British ambassador in Santiago will join the celebration of Chile鈥檚 National Heritage Day on Sunday 26 May.
皇冠体育app residence will be open to the public on Sunday 26 May
On Sunday 26 May, the residence of the British ambassador in Santiago will open its doors to the public from 10am to 2pm, joining the celebration of Chile鈥檚 National Heritage Day.
Located in the traditional El Golf area, the residence is one of the few original mansions left in the neighbourhood and is recognised as a building of historical value under municipal regulations.
皇冠体育app British embassy has participated in the Heritage Day for several years, enabling hundreds of people to visit the residence. Students from the Instituto de Formacion Tecnica Los Leones will be offering guided tours on this occasion.
皇冠体育app residence (Gertrudis Eche帽ique 96, Las Condes) was built in 1938 by architect Alberto Cruz Eyzaguirre to be the home of Ms Elena Errazuriz, daughter of former Chilean president Federico Errazuriz. Its gardens were designed by landscaper Oscar Praeger.
皇冠体育app British embassy bought the house in 1966 as home for the Head of Mission, making it the main venue for official activities organised at post.
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