Cruz del Tercer Milenio, Religious monument in Coquimbo, Chile.
The concrete structure rises 83 meters high and 40 meters wide on El Vigía hill, standing at 157 meters above sea level.
The construction of this immense cross began in 1999 and reached completion in 2001 to commemorate 2000 years since the birth of Jesus.
The monument includes a chapel, exhibition spaces, and rooms displaying busts of Chilean Archbishops along with Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
Visitors can reach the worship area through a 2000-step staircase or take an elevator to access the observation platforms for views of Coquimbo.
The structure consists of three tilted pillars forming a tripod that supports the cross, with observation rooms located within its horizontal arms.
Location: Coquimbo
Inception: 2001
Operator: Fundación Cruz del Tercer Milenio
Website: http://monumentocruzdeltercermilenio.cl
GPS coordinates: -29.95191,-71.34720
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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