Plaza René Schneider, Plaza in Concepción, Chile

Plaza René Schneider is a public square in central Concepción, Chile, featuring several monuments and a judicial palace. The grounds are organized around maintained gardens and walking paths that define the space and create a cohesive layout.

The square was built in 1941 as part of reconstruction efforts following the 1939 earthquake that damaged the region. The project aimed to reconnect the city center with the University District.

The square is also called Plaza Tribunales after the Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia that stands on it. Its name honours General René Schneider, commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army from 1969 until his assassination in 1970 by the Patria y Libertad movement. A plaque on the square commemorates him.

The plaza sits between the city centre and the University District, bounded by Castellón and Barros Arana streets, where the two-level underground car park for 415 vehicles was built beneath the square. The Palacio de los Tribunales stands on the site, with gardens and walks laid out around it.

The plaza houses several historical monuments, including a statue of Bernardo O'Higgins and a bust of José de San Martín. These tributes honor key figures in South American independence.