SANTIAGO, Chile — An imposing equestrian statue of Don Pedro de Valdivia, the Spanish conquistador who founded Santiago in 1541, stands prominently in the historic Plaza de Armas. This bronze monument, set against the backdrop of the city he established, serves as a powerful reminder of Santiago's colonial origins and the complex legacy of Spain's conquest in the Americas.
Photograph by David Coleman. This image captures the equestrian statue of Don Pedro de Valdivia, a central figure in Chilean history, located in Santiago's Plaza de Armas. The statue likely depicts Valdivia astride a horse, dressed in the armor of a 16th-century Spanish conquistador, symbolizing his role as both a military leader and the founder of Santiago.
Size: 6412px × 4278px
Location: Plaza de Armas, Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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