Monumento a la Gloria, French colony memorial in Santiago, Chile
The Monument to Glory features classical architectural elements and sculptures depicting historical scenes from Chilean independence in the heart of Santiago.
The French community in Chile presented this monument to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chilean independence, officially inaugurating it in 1910.
The monument contains sculpted reliefs by Guillermo Córdova Maza, who studied in Paris and incorporated French artistic influences into the commemorative column design.
Located in a central area near the Museum of Fine Arts, visitors can explore the monument while walking through the Parque Forestal district.
The feminine figure at the top of the monument represents the Latin genius of France, expressing the connection between French and Chilean cultures.
Location: Santiago
GPS coordinates: -33.43549,-70.64281
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:44
Santa Lucía Hill
538 m
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
60 m
Parque Forestal, Santiago
215 m
Barrio Lastarria
390 m
National Museum of Fine Arts
70 m
Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art
161 m
Castillo Hidalgo
335 m
Palacio Bruna
388 m
Castillo Forestal
42 m
Casa de Velasco
405 m
Edificio Santa Lucía
294 m
Puente Purísima
364 m
Posada del Corregidor
507 m
Torre Centenario
388 m
Casona Puyó
321 m
Casa Manuel Montt
540 m
Chilean Academy of Sciences
282 m
Museo de Artes Visuales
313 m
Puente Vicente Huidobro
557 m
Museo Arqueológico de Santiago
339 m
Museo La Merced
505 m
Monumento a los Escritores de la Independencia
498 m
Edificio Santiago Social
526 m
Casa de Santo Domingo 627
332 m
Centro de Estudios Judaicos de la Universidad de Chile
276 m
Casa Museo Artesanías de Chile
407 m
Homenaje a los Médicos Mártires 1973-1976. Colegio Médico
411 m
Escuela Básica N.º 23
337 mReviews
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