Museo Histórico y de Armas del Morro de Arica, Military museum atop Morro de Arica, Chile
The museum displays military equipment and historical artifacts within a fortress structure at the summit of a 130-meter-high coastal cliff in Arica.
The museum preserves the memory of the Battle of Arica on June 7, 1880, where Chilean forces captured this strategic position during the War of the Pacific.
The exhibition includes collections of weapons, uniforms, photographs, and urns containing ashes of Chilean soldiers who participated in the 1880 battle.
Located at the highest point of Morro de Arica, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free admission.
The museum stands at the exact location where Colonel Francisco Bolognesi refused to surrender, leading to a decisive battle that determined control of Arica port.
Location: Arica
Inception: June 7, 1974
GPS coordinates: -18.47997,-70.32461
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:00
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