Monumento a la Gloria, French colony memorial in Santiago, Chile
The Monument to the French Colony for the Centennial of Independence is a column in the heart of Santiago featuring classical architectural elements and relief sculptures. The structure displays scenes from Chilean independence and is topped with a female figure representing French ideals.
The French community in Santiago commissioned this monument to celebrate the centennial of Chilean independence. It was officially inaugurated in 1910 and marked an important recognition of French presence and cultural influence in Chile.
The monument expresses the lasting bond between France and Chile through its artistic design and sculptural elements. Visitors can see how French artistic traditions shaped the way this commemorative column was created and decorated.
The monument sits in Parque Forestal near the Museum of Fine Arts and is easy to reach on foot. The central location makes it simple to visit while exploring the surrounding neighborhood.
The female figure at the top was designed to represent the Latin genius of France. This symbolic representation connects the two nations in a subtle way that many visitors overlook when viewing from below.
Location: Santiago
GPS coordinates: -33.43549,-70.64281
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25
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
454 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
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