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La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's House)
Ollie #1 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Owner description: This four-story home, offering 360 degree views of the city, is highlighted by "the jar of smoke," a round, post-modern fireplace designed by Neruda...... more » Owner description: This four-story home, offering 360 degree views of the city, is highlighted by "the jar of smoke," a round, post-modern fireplace designed by Neruda himself. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  7.4 km from city centre
Cerro Concepcion
Ollie #2 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews

Cerro Concepcion (or Concepcion Hill) is only a few blocks from the Puerto or Belle Vista metro stations in Valparaiso.  You can trek up the hill or ride the Ascensor Concepion... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ascensor Artilleria
Ollie #3 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: This hillside tram is over 100 years old and is now a national monument. Tourists can still ride the lift today and take in breathtaking panoramic...... more » Owner description: This hillside tram is over 100 years old and is now a national monument. Tourists can still ride the lift today and take in breathtaking panoramic views of downtown and the ocean. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  7.3 km from city centre
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Paseo Gervasoni
Ollie #4 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Many vintage chilean buildings line this hilly street, a popular site for a walking tour.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  7.1 km from city centre
Plaza Sotomayor
Ollie #5 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Bordering the famous port in the center of Valparaiso, this popular plaza contains the country's naval headquarters.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso
Ollie #6 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
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Navy Building
Ollie #7 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews

The "Navy Building" is in fact the National Headquarters of the Chilean Navy. Chile is very proud of its Navy and the building reflects this fact.  The building was originally the... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
Paseo 21 de Mayo
Ollie #8 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Piedra Feliz
Ollie #9 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Known as the "Lover's Hill," this seaside cliff became tragically associated with heartbreak suicides in Chilean lore.
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  9.0 km from city centre
Playa Ancha Hill
Ollie #10 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
A beautiful lookout spot for aerial sightseeing.
Attraction type  Lookouts
Valparaiso's Gate (La Puerta de Valparaiso)
Ollie #11 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
These historic twin towers in Chile's maini port represent a "Welcome Gate" to all visitors.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Fine Arts Museum (Palacio Baburizza)
Ollie #12 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This turn-of-the-century palace pays homage to the city's 16th century roots and currently houses the Fine Arts Museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  7.3 km from city centre
Turri Clock Tower
Ollie #13 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
The wedge-shaped Turri Tower is one of the oldest clocks in the city.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Parliament Building
Ollie #14 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
The impressive square-arched government building was moved from Santiago to protect it from socialist bombings in the 1970's.
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Austral Divers
Ollie #15 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
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Playa Canelo
Ollie #16 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  40.4 km from city centre
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Monumento a Los Heroes
Ollie #17 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
This monument marks the tomb of Arturo Prat, the Chilean war hero who died with hundreds of his brave countrymen in Chile's 1879 war with Peru.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
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La Coco
Ollie #18 of 18 attractions in Valparaiso
One of the many picturesque hilltops of the sloped city.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  7.5 km from city centre
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