Londres 38, Memorial site in downtown Santiago, Chile
Londres 38 consists of a former detention center building that now houses exhibitions documenting testimonies, photographs, and historical records of human rights violations.
The facility operated as a clandestine interrogation center under the National Intelligence Directorate from 1973 to 1974, where over 1,100 political prisoners endured confinement.
The memorial creates opportunities for Chilean society to examine the events of the military dictatorship through educational programs and guided discussions.
Visitors need to schedule guided tours in advance to access the memorial, which provides detailed information about the building's past and its current significance.
The detainees named it the Palace of Laughter due to the church bells they heard from nearby San Francisco Church during their imprisonment.
GPS coordinates: -33.44426,-70.64816
Latest update: April 2, 2025 15:07
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