Plaza Muñoz Gamero, Central square in Punta Arenas, Chile.
The square contains a bronze monument of navigator Ferdinand Magellan, encircled by tall conifers and decorated mansions from the 1800s.
The square changed its name from Plaza Esmeralda to Plaza Muñoz Gamero in 1875, honoring the governor killed during the Cambiaso Mutiny of 1851.
The surrounding buildings showcase neoclassical architecture from the wool trade period, including the Sara Braun Palace and Club de la Union.
The square serves as the main reference point in Punta Arenas, bordered by Carlos Bories, Hernando de Magallanes, Julio Roca, and Pedro Montt streets.
The central Magellan monument, installed in 1920, features a native Selk'nam figure touching the navigator's foot according to local tradition.
Location: Punta Arenas
Location: Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic Region
GPS coordinates: -53.16298,-70.90792
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:21
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