travel south america chile punta arenas architecture
Punta Arenas is not a city of modern skyscrapers, but a mixture of historical buildings, non-descript commercial buildings, and residences.
Religious structures are most always interesting architecture.
Individual residences often show some deviation from the norm.
Here are a few examples of architecture that happened to catch my eye...
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Catedral Sagrado Corazon, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
Catedral Sagrado Corazon, Sacred Heart Cathedral, on the Plaza de Armas, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
ARCHITECT: UNKNOWN (1892)
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Sanuario Maria Auxilliadora, on Av Pdte. Manuel Bulnes, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
Liceo Maria Auxiliadora High School, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
ARCHITECT: UNKNOWN (1889)
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Interesting Hindu Temple, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
Palacio Sara Braun, now the Club de la Union, on the Plaza de Armas, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
"Modern" mid-rise buildings, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
The Hotel Dreams del Estrecho is a contemporary glass structure that stands out on the skyline from almost everywhere in Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
Residence with a "modern" deviation on a chimney, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
Residence with "modern" touches, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
This residencial shop features a popular architectural theme in the area, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
Residence with shed roofs, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
Residence with a "modern" streamline feel, Punta Arenas, Chile, 2024.
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