The Plaza Sotomayor is a plaza in Valparaíso, Chile. It is named after Rafael Sotomayor. The square is lined by buildings occupying full block-fronts of the streets that flank it. The focus of the square is the monument that honors the Chilean sailors who fell during the Battle of Iquique and the Battle of Punta Gruesa. The plaza and surrounding buildings was designated a Zona Típica on January 23, 1979.
Monument dedicated to the Héroes de Iquique
Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport and naval base facility in Valparaíso Region, Chile.
From top to bottom, left to right: Valparaíso Bay towards Viña del Mar; port and plan from the Artillería hill; Lecheros elevator, Armada de Chile Building; DUOC UC local headquarters; La Sebastiana by Pablo Neruda, Monument to the Heroes of Iquique in Plaza Sotomayor; colorful facades; El Mercurio building in Valparaíso; Portales Station of the Valparaíso Metro.
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View of Valparaíso Bay (1830)
Valparaíso before 1846, by Johann Moritz Rugendas