Introduction to La Moneda Palace: The Chilean Presidential Palace is located in La Moneda Palace in Santiago. La Moneda Palace is a palace designed by Italian architect Joaquin Toesca y Ricci A neoclassical style building, it is the largest building built by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century and one of the most pleasing buildings during the Spanish colonial period in America.
La Moneda Palace was originally used as the Royal Mint. The President of Chile and some government departments have worked here since 1922. In 1951, it became a national historical site in Chile. When there are no state events, La Moneda Palace is open to visitors free of charge, and visitors can also take photos with the presidential palace guards in crisp uniforms.