Calle Agustinas

It stretches east from Avenida Matucana, which forms the boundary between Estación Central and Santiago, to the skirt of Santa Lucía Hill.

The street carries one-way traffic eastbound for its entire length and passes over the east branch of the Autopista Central.

[2][3] The religious order was originally created to provide refuge for helpless women, however, during the 18th century, the nuns increased their wealth, which allowed to extend the aid to minor girls.

In 1852, the nuns move to the site of the present-day Iglesia de las Agustinas, caused by the sale of the north city block that was property of the congregation.

[6] In November 2013 was opened an exit ramp to connect the southbound express lanes of Autopista Central with Agustinas Street to reduce traffic congestion.

The square features statues of four former presidents of Chile —Pedro Aguirre Cerda, Jorge Alessandri, Eduardo Frei Montalva and Salvador Allende.

The first residents in the area gave birth to the Barrio Yungay, which was the nightlife hub of the city in the early decades of the 20th century.