Memorial for the Disappeared, Santiago de Chile
Facts and practical information
The Memorial for the Disappeared is a memorial wall at the entrance to Santiago General Cemetery in Santiago, Chile, commemorating the 3,000 people disappeared or murdered following the 1973 Chilean coup d'état. Inscribed in the long, high, marble wall are the names of 3,000 people disappeared or murdered following the 1973 Chilean coup d'état. The wall serves as a crypt. When newly identified remains are brought to the wall, their listed names move from "disappeared" to "deceased". The memorial is frequented by visitors and at its base are piled flower bouquets, photographs, and calls for governmental action. Atop the wall is a line from Chilean poet Raul Zurita, translated as, "All my love is here and here has stayed: Tied to the rocks, to the sea, to the mountains". It is the best known Chilean memory site. ()
Santiago Norte (Recoleta)Santiago de Chile
Memorial for the Disappeared – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Estadio Santa Laura, Vega Central, San Cristóbal Hill, Manuel Foster Observatory.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Memorial for the Disappeared?
How to get to Memorial for the Disappeared by public transport?
Metro
- Cementerios • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
- Einstein • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)
Train
- Estación Cumbre (30 min walk)
- Estación Zoológico Nacional (32 min walk)
Bus
- Las Torres / Reina de Chile • Lines: 712 (30 min walk)
- Terminal la Paz (30 min walk)