Plaza de Armas de San Bernardo, Central square in San Bernardo, Chile.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of San Bernardo, spanning several city blocks surrounded by historic buildings on all sides. The space extends between Freire Avenue to the east and Eyzaguirre Street to the west.
The plaza emerged in the early 1820s alongside a Franciscan parish, designed using colonial urban planning principles. This founding period reflects Chile's early independent years and the important role religious institutions played in shaping towns.
The square is anchored by churches and convents that continue to shape the spiritual life of the town. These religious buildings define the character of the space and show how faith remains central to community life.
The plaza is accessible by various public transit options, including metro connections to Santiago for easy arrival. The open layout makes it simple to navigate on foot and explore the surrounding buildings at a relaxed pace.
While other areas of Santiago underwent major commercial transformation in the 1980s, this plaza retained its original form. This continuity makes it a rare example of how traditional town design has been preserved in the region.
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