Antigua penitenciaría de Santiago, Former prison in Santiago Centro, Chile
The Ex-Penitentiary of Santiago features a symmetrical facade with a central tower and multiple courtyards arranged in a radial pattern around it.
Built in 1843 during General Manuel Bulnes administration, this detention center marked the beginning of the modern prison system in Chile.
The building represents a significant transformation in Chilean penal reform, incorporating Jeremiah Bentham's panopticon architectural principles for prisoner supervision.
Located at Pedro Montt 1902, the structure spans 50,600 square meters and stands near Rondizzoni Metro Station on Line 2.
The facility maintains its original panopticon design with a central minaret-style structure, making it one of the few preserved examples in Chile.
Location: Santiago commune
GPS coordinates: -33.47434,-70.65934
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:09
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