Animita de Romualdito, Religious shrine near Estación Central, Santiago, Chile.
The Romualdito shrine features a dark wall covered with small house-shaped structures and numerous gratitude plaques from followers seeking miracles.
Police investigations revealed Romualdo Ivani Zambelli, a Chilean mechanic of Italian descent, was murdered at this location during a robbery in 1933.
This shrine represents the Chilean tradition of animitas, religious structures built at locations where individuals met tragic deaths.
Located at San Borja Street near Bernardo O'Higgins Avenue, the shrine remains accessible to visitors from Chile and international locations.
During the renovation of Estación Central area, authorities preserved the original wall due to its spiritual significance for numerous devotees.
GPS coordinates: -33.45192,-70.68024
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17
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