Statue of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Bronze monument in Commonwealth Avenue Mall, United States.
A 10-foot-tall bronze sculpture by Ivette Compagnion stands on a cement base along the tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston.
The Argentine government offered this statue as a gift to Boston in 1917, but its installation was delayed until its dedication in May 1973.
The statue represents Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, who established the Argentine education system after studying Massachusetts public education methods under Horace Mann.
Visitors can find the statue between Gloucester and Hereford Streets on Commonwealth Avenue Mall, with new lighting installations planned to enhance nighttime visibility.
South American visitors frequently gather at this monument to honor Sarmiento, who transformed from a country schoolmaster to become Argentina's seventh president.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.35000,-71.08519
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:00
Boston Public Library
2.4 km
Prudential Tower
382 m
Christian Science Plaza
617 m
Boston Public Library, McKim Building
538 m
Storrow Drive
372 m
Mapparium
540 m
111 Huntington Avenue
474 m
Statue of Leif Erikson
521 m
Mary Baker Eddy Library
549 m
Chilton Club
629 m
177 Huntington
602 m
Boston Women's Memorial
167 m
Frederick Ayer Mansion
427 m
Back Bay
423 m
Hotel Vendome Fire Memorial
645 m
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
637 m
Bowker Overpass
590 m
Fenway Studios
577 m
Statue of Samuel Eliot Morison
382 m
Exeter Street Theatre
462 m
Statue of William Lloyd Garrison
535 m
Crowninshield House
569 m
James J. and Helen Storrow Memorial
331 m
New Riding Club
670 m
Fenway-Boylston Street District
686 m
Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street
487 m
Boston Marathon bombings memorial
354 m
Massachusetts Historical Society Building
597 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes