Museo Naval y Marítimo, Valparaiso is one of the most popular tourist attractions in this city. One of the best things to do in this city in Chile is sightseeing. There are a number of places of interest, including several museums, in Valparaiso. Museo Naval y Marítimo, Valparaiso is one such museum in the city that is definitely worth a visit.
Museo Naval y Marítimo, Valparaiso can be reached by climbing up Ascensor Artillería cliff. This is a fascinating military museum in the city. There is a variety of exhibits in the museum, including naval and maritime-related artifacts and memorabilia. The main exhibits on display are those on the eminent Captain Arturo Prat. A romantic figure of Lord Thomas Cochrane, who was nicknamed 'Sea wolf' by his admirer - Napoleon, is also on display in this museum. One of the fine exhibits in the museum traces the history of voyages around Cape Horn.
Most of the displays at Museo Naval y Marítimo in Valparaiso are closely related to Chile’s victory over Peru in the War of the Pacific in the 19th century.The Museo Naval y Marítimo in Valparaiso is a tastefully designed museum. It is divided into four salons. These salons are named as –
- The War of Independence
- The War against the Peru-Bolivia Confederation
- The War against Spain
- The War of the Pacific
You will find some interesting artifacts like antique documents, uniforms, medals, and war trophies in each of these salons. The Arturo Prat room is a special room here. It houses artifacts retrieved from the Esmeralda ship. One of the important artifacts here is a barnacle-covered clock that registered the exact time the ship sunk during the War of the Pacific.
Museo Naval y Marítimo, Valparaiso is positioned on Paseo 21 de Mayo. You can come here by car from Plaza Wheelwright. Shift to Carampangue from here. This will help you reach Ascensor Artillería. The museum remains open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 in the morning till 5.30 in the evening.
Visit to Museo Naval y Marítimo, Valparaiso is a must on your trip to this charming town in Chile.
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