List of National Monuments of Chile


The National Monuments of Chile, also abbreviated MN, are the constructions, elements and places that form part of the country's cultural heritage, and they are protected by law. They are National Heritage Sites that are an important part of the culture of Chile.

Definition and categories

The law N° 17.288 of national monuments stipulates that:
There are 938 national monuments as at October 2008. The monuments are grouped on the following categories:

Historic Monuments

Are considered National Monuments:
In the register of the National Monuments Council, there are 633 elements. Some of the most notable are:
, ex-Casino, in Pichilemu, June 2010.

Public Monuments

Public Monuments are all the objects used to perpetuate the memory on public places. The Law determines the Public Monuments as:
The National Monuments Council of Chile is trying to create a register in which all of the Public Monuments could be listed, using information from the local authorities. As of October 2008, there are 150 Public Monuments on the list.

Archaeologic Monuments

Are considered Archaeologic Monuments:
In the National Monuments Council' register, at October 2008, there exists 21 Archaeologic Monuments. Some of the most notable ones are:

Typical or Picturesque Zones

Are urban or rural properties, that forms a unity and are notable by their style, materiality or constructive technique. Legally, are considered Typical or Picturesque Zones:
In the National Monuments Council register, at October 2008, there are 95 typical zones. Some of the most notable are:

Sanctuaries of Nature

Are considered Sanctuaries of Nature:
In the National Monuments Council there are 39 Sanctuaries of Nature.