Antiques & Shopping

One of the surprising aspects of Santiago is the quantity of fine antiques on the market. The ancient families of Santiago, looked for the finest pieces to fill and decorate their mansions with very elegant furnishings. Several of these antiques were bought in Europe. Many of those pieces can be admired in the museums of the city, but others are still in the hands of private owners, and are often on the market. 

For the bargain hunters, each weekend there is an outdoor antique market in a different district, and a vast permanent market of antiques where you can see vast amounts of fascinating objects and furniture of all qualities. With Alvise you will visit these places and even if you are not interested in buying, the fun is in looking. 

For those who prefer looking for the finest modern shops, in the centre of Santiago, the design of chilean furniture appears particularly elegant and creative: in the chic areas of town you will find all the best boutiques.