Spanish fortresses in Chiloe: the traces of history within the insular landscape

Authors

  • Antonio Sahady Villanueva Universidad de Chile
  • José Marcelo Bravo Sánchez Universidad de Chile
  • Carolina Quilodrán Rubio Universidad de Chile

Abstract

Chiloe’s culture, geography, history, legends and myths have been a subject of growing admiration. Likewise, the architectural heritage, which is related to churches and stilt houses, is also considered a remarkable element of this culture. However, it is worth analyzing a kind of building that has not been properly studied: the Spanish defensive fortress. Located in places that are dif? cult to access, affected by weather, these buildings are incorruptible demonstrations of speci? c events that explain its hazardous developments. A few ruins remain from these Spanish forts; such remains should be recovered and incorporated into tourist routes enhances their heritage value.

Author Biographies

Antonio Sahady Villanueva, Universidad de Chile

Director, academic and researcher, Instituto de Historia y Patrimonio, Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Chile

José Marcelo Bravo Sánchez, Universidad de Chile

Academic and researcher, Instituto de Historia y Patrimonio, Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Chile.

Carolina Quilodrán Rubio, Universidad de Chile

Academic and researcher, Instituto de Historia y Patrimonio, Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Chile.