Plaza Baquedano-Santiago-Chile Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Santiago de Chile, official and short Santiago, is the capital and primate city ofChile. The urban area is part of the capital region, which comprises the province of Plaza Baquedano is a major landmark in Santiago, Chile. The plaza was inaugurated in 1928, being crowned by a monument made by Chilean sculptor Virgínio Arias and featuring General Manuel Baquedano, giving the current name to the urban landmark. It is located where formerly the Mapocho River used to fork. The oval-shaped plaza is the focal point of celebrations and riots in the city.