Plaza Italia

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Plaza Italia is a major public square and traditional gathering point in central Santiago, Chile, known as a focal site for celebrations, protests, and civic demonstrations.

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Plaza Italia canonical 1
Plaza Italia area 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf public square
urban plaza
alternativeName Plaza Baquedano
associatedWithEvent 2019–2020 Chilean social unrest
category Protest sites in Chile
Squares in Santiago, Chile
Tourist attractions in Santiago, Chile
continent South America
country Chile
etymology named in reference to the Italian community in Santiago
hasFeature central roundabout
green areas
pedestrian spaces
hasLandmark Baquedano metro station
hasMonument Monument to General Manuel Baquedano
knownFor mass political demonstrations
social movement gatherings
sports victory celebrations
languageOfName Spanish
locatedIn Santiago
Santiago Metropolitan Region
central Santiago
locatedInAdministrativeTerritory Providencia
linked to: Providencia commune

Santiago commune
linked to: Comuna de Santiago
near Alameda Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins
Avenida Providencia
Barrio Bellavista
Mapocho River
Parque Forestal
politicalSignificance symbol of social protest in Chile
role focal point for mass gatherings in Chile
symbolic center for public expression in Santiago
separates downtown Santiago
eastern districts of Santiago
significance major public square in Santiago
traditional gathering point in Santiago
transportConnection Santiago Metro Line 1
Santiago Metro Line 5
urbanFunction major traffic and transport hub in Santiago
use site for celebrations
site for civic demonstrations
site for protests

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Plaza Baquedano alsoKnownAs Plaza Italia
Equestrian statue of Manuel Baquedano locatedIn Plaza Italia area
linked to: Plaza Italia