Plaza de Armas, Main square in Angol, Chile
Plaza de Armas is the main public square at the heart of Angol, featuring a large rectangular water feature in its center. The space is framed by double rows of trees, with marble sculptures positioned throughout to create a formal setting.
The square started as a simple pasture in 1869 where travelers could leave their horses, and it became an official plaza after Angol gained city status in 1871. The water feature and marble sculptures were added later to transform the site into a formal public space.
The rectangular water mirror installed in 1944 displays four marble sculptures created by Chilean artist Virginio Arias, representing different continents of the world.
The square is easy to reach on foot and offers an open, level space for walking and sitting. Paved paths run around the water feature, and the trees provide plenty of shade on warm days.
The four marble sculptures were created by Chilean artist Virginio Arias and symbolically represent the world's continents. The square was designated a national monument in 1986, placing it under official protection.
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