Monastery of San Martín Pinario

A magnificent monumental complex in the old town.

Boasting an area of 20,000 square metres, the monastery of San Martín Pinario is the second largest religious monument in Santiago, after the Cathedral. Its main façade, in Baroque style like most of the work, is about 100 metres long. The present church dates back to the 17th century. The temple has an impressive Plateresque façade. Peña y Toro, Melchor de Velasco and Domingo de Andrade, three of the best artists of the time, were involved in its decoration. The enormous barrel vault stands out.