Cerro Concepción (Concepción Hill), Valparaiso

Concepción Hill is one of the most renowned hills in Valparaíso, celebrated for its architectural legacy and rich history, leading to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally named La Concepción, the hill housed a fort constructed around 1678 to safeguard the city. Over time, it has been known by various names, including Cerro del Cabo and Cerro del Chivato, the latter linked to a mythical creature believed to inhabit the hill's foothills. The myth gained prominence when a significant cave, named Cueva del Chivato, was discovered after part of the hill was dynamited.

The first documented civil structure in the area dates back to 1822, owned by William Bateman, an English merchant who met a tragic end at the hands of his own servants in his mansion. By 1840, these neighborhoods boasted a European ambiance with a predominant English architectural style. Notable structures include Saint Paul's Anglican Cathedral, built by the British in 1857, and the Lutheran Church of the Holy Cross, erected by the Germans in 1897. In 1883, the Concepción Elevator, the city's oldest, was inaugurated. This elevator links Elías Passage, facing the Turri Clock, to the Gervasoni Walk on the hill and was designated a Historical Monument in 1998.