Linares (Chile)

Linares is a city in the middle of Chile in the Maule Region. It has 69 536 inhabitants ( 2005). There are many famous Chilean politicians, poets, writers and musicians who were born in the city. Today, the city center of trade, agriculture and services.

Geography

Linares is about 303 km south of the capital Santiago and about 50 km south of Talca, the regional capital. The municipality Linares has 83 249 inhabitants and an area of 1,466 km ², with its capital Linares and many other villages and towns.

The climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers, although the winter is a little cold and rainy.

History

The city was founded on 23 May 1794 as Villa de San Ambrosio de Linares Ambrosio O'Higgins. Ambrosio O'Higgins was the father of the first Supreme Director of Chile, Bernardo O'Higgins. This made ​​on April 13, 1813 in Linares station before he moved to the Battle of Rancagua and in the Battle of Maipú.

On January 24, 1939 and on 27 February 2010, the province of Linares was hit by severe earthquakes.

Attractions

Everywhere in the city next to modern buildings, colonial houses. The Church Parish Church Corazón de María is a National Monument, as well as the Museo de Arte y Artesania Nacional. Linares is the seat of a Catholic diocese. The remarkable San - Ambrosio - Cathedral Linares is one of the most beautiful churches of the 20th century. It was built in the Romanesque style, on the model of St. Ambrose Basilica in Milan.

Around the city there are several hot springs, such as Termas de Panimávida and Termas de Quinamávida. The Lake Colbún with its 3.8 km ² located about 32 km north of Linares. Near the town, the village Rari, where colorful knits are sold that are made ​​from horse hair is.

Linares is a starting point for excursions to the idyllic rural region or a National Park in the Andes.

Economy

Around Linares wine and fruit is grown on a large scale. The sugar industry plays an important role. The city is located on the Panamerican Highway.

Located east of the town, about 4 km from the city center, the airport ( IATA: ZLR, ICAO: SCLN ) ​​.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Chilean military and President of Chile
  • Margot Loyola, famous singer and artist
  • Jaime torrent, painter
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