Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, avenue in Santiago, Chile
Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins is the main street running through Santiago and extends about eight kilometers from the western side to Plaza Baquedano in the east. The avenue features a central green strip with bike lanes, small parks, statues, and large trees that have stood there for roughly two centuries.
The area was originally part of Santiago's founding in 1541 and was transformed in the early 19th century into a park called La Cañada de San Francisco, later renamed Alameda de las Delicias. Starting in 1857, the street was connected by railroad and later by horse-drawn trams, linking different parts of the city.
The avenue is named after the independence hero Bernardo O'Higgins and locals often refer to it as La Alameda in daily conversation. It serves as a gathering place for national holidays, parades, and public events where people come together to celebrate history or simply enjoy a walk.
The avenue is well served by several metro stations located underneath, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. Bus lines also run along the entire street, and there are wide sidewalks for walking and exploring the surrounding shops and cafes.
A section of the avenue has the metro Line 1 running underground beneath it, showing how modern public transport was built under a historic location. This blend of old structure and modern infrastructure remains invisible above ground but forms a crucial part of the city's daily mobility.
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