Campanil of the University of Concepción

The Campanil of the University of Concepción is a bell tower located on the central campus of the University of Concepción in Concepción, Chile. Built between 1942 and 1943 and inaugurated in early 1944, the tower is considered one of the most recognizable architectural elements of the university.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Casa del Arte and Presencia de América Latina.

Casa del Arte

Museum

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The Casa del Arte José Clemente Orozco is a Chilean art museum on the campus of the University of Concepción, in Concepción. It is situated on the corner of Chacabuco and Larenas, facing the Plaza Perú. Casa del Arte is situated 240 metres northwest of Campanil of the University of Concepción.

Presencia de América Latina

Work of art

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Presencia de América Latina, also known as Integración de América Latina, is a mural created by Jorge Gonzalez Camarena and painted by Mexican and Chilean artist Jorge González Camarena, Javier Arevalo, Albino Echeverria, Eugenio Brito, Salvador Almaraz, Manuel Guillen and Hector Rodrigues.And Female model Alicia Cuevas, between November 1964 and April 1965. Presencia de América Latina is situated 210 metres northwest of Campanil of the University of Concepción.

Plaza Perú

Park

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Plaza Perú is a square in the city of Concepción, Chile. It is situated in the University District in front of the main entrance of the Ciudad Universitaria de Concepción, by the Arco Universidad de Concepción and adjacent to the Casa del Arte. Plaza Perú is situated 310 metres northwest of Campanil of the University of Concepción.