Barrio Patronato (''Patronato Neighborhood'') is a traditional neighborhood in Recoleta,

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, Chile. It is bounded by Avenida Recoleta from the west, Bellavista Street from the south, Loreto Street from the east, and Dominica street from the north. There is Patronato metro station of

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History

The neighborhood was turned into a commercial district with the arrival of Middle Eastern (Arab, Palestinian, Syrian, Lebanese) immigrants since late 19th century. In early 20th century there was a massive influx of Christian Palestinians and Lebanese fleeing the

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due to religious persecution, and later the economic situation and the outbreak of

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. They were followed by Koreans, Chinese, Taiwanese, Peruvians, and people of other cultures.

Attractions

The neighborhood is known as a shopping area for affordable, trendy clothes. It is also home to the

Vega Central La Vega Central, also known as the Feria Mapocho (Mapocho market), is a market located at the far south of Recoleta commune in Santiago de Chile, almost at the north bank of the Mapocho River. A wide variety of products are sold in its surrounds ...

, or main marketplace for fresh fruits and vegetables. It is possible to find Arabic restaurants. It is also possible to find restaurants serving South Korean and Vietnamese cuisine.http://barriopatronato2010.wordpress.com/ The neighborhood is also home to the historic church,

Parroquia de Santa Filomena Parroquia de Santa Filomena (Parish of Santa Filomena) is a church located in the Patronato District of the Recoleta Municipality in the city of Santiago, Chile. This church is named after Santa Filomena, a saint and a martyr. The Santa Fil ...

References

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