Arrived in Santiago after a 13 hour flight from Madrid on Iberian Air. It must rank at the lower end of the world airlines with its poor quality food and service. BA, having taken it over, have got their work cut out if they want to improve its image. Managed to get a few hours of sightseeing in following our arrival, including a visit to main square in the centre known as the Plaza de Armas which is at the heart of this modern city. The city centre square and the surrounding streets were a hive of activity with many shoppers, tourists and street vendors. The city cathedral, known as Catedral Metropolitana, is one of the oldest buildings dominating the square and has a very European feel to it. The catholic religion is the dominant religion
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