The monument to navigator Ferdinand Magellan is one of the main historical monuments in the city of Punta Arenas, Chile. The monument is located on top of the Cerro de la Cruz hill, from which there is a panoramic view of the city and the Strait of Magellan.The monument was erected in 1945 in honor of Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, who passed through the Strait of Magellan during his circumnavigation of the globe in the 16th century. The monument was made of granite and is shaped like an obelisk, with a stepped base and a statue of Magellan on top.The monument is an important symbol of Punta Arenas’ history and its strategic location as a gateway to Patagonia and Antarctica. Cerro de la Cruz Hill is also a popular vantage point for viewing the beauty of the city and surrounding areas.
