Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Lima

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Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Lima, War memorial obelisk at Morro Solar in Chorrillos, Peru.

Located on the northern slope of Morro Solar, this tall obelisk features three bronze plaques depicting different phases of the Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos.

The monument was inaugurated on July 27, 1922, during President Augusto Leguia's administration to commemorate soldiers who died in the War of the Pacific.

The bronze reliefs, created by Peruvian sculptor Luis Felipe Agurto, illustrate the military engagement sequences at San Juan, Chorrillos, and Morro Solar.

The monument remains open to visitors throughout the year and serves as a venue for commemorative events related to the Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos.

In 2018, the Peruvian Astronomy Association funded the restoration of the original bronze plaques that were damaged by vandalism in 2007.

Location: Chorrillos District

Official opening: July 27, 1922

GPS coordinates: -12.17182,-77.03087

Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:24

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