Cripta de Bernardo O'Higgins, Military memorial in Plaza de la Ciudadanía, Santiago, Chile
The underground crypt contains the marble sarcophagus of Bernardo O'Higgins, located beneath the Plaza de la Ciudadanía in central Santiago.
Following his repatriation from Peru in 1869, Italian sculptor Rinaldo Rinaldi created the Carrara marble tomb to house the remains of Chile's founding father.
The memorial serves as a centerpiece for national ceremonies and educational exhibits that showcase Chile's military history through chronological displays.
Visitors can access the crypt through the Plaza de la Ciudadanía entrance, where they will find information panels detailing O'Higgins's life and achievements.
The crypt underwent multiple relocations before finding its current home in 2006, including temporary placement at the Military School during plaza renovations.
GPS coordinates: -33.44544,-70.65337
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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