Memorial Tres Sillas, Memorial site in Renca, Chile.
Memorial Tres Sillas features three towering steel chairs positioned along Vespucio Norte avenue in Renca. The structure rises approximately 10 meters and creates a distinctive silhouette against Santiago's skyline.
The memorial honors Santiago Nattino, José Manuel Parada, and Manuel Guerrero, three educators killed by military regime agents in March 1985. It was built to preserve their memory and their resistance to oppression.
The chairs represent education and memory, symbolizing the lives of three teachers. Plaques throughout the site share their personal stories and why they matter to the city.
The site is located along Vespucio Norte avenue at kilometer 18 and is easily accessible by car with parking spaces and pedestrian entry points available. Visiting during daylight hours is recommended for safety and better visibility of the memorial.
The giant steel chairs are visible from aircraft approaching Santiago's airport, offering an unusual aerial perspective of the monument. This visibility from above makes the memorial a distinctive landmark that travelers often notice during flights.
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