Plaza Francia, Public park in Recoleta, Argentina
Plaza Francia is a park in Recoleta in northern Buenos Aires, with gardens, paths, and sculptures in marble and bronze. The central area forms a layout with steps, lawns, and trees providing shade.
The French community gave the grounds to Argentina in 1910 to mark the centennial of the May Revolution. Sculptor Émile Edmond Peynot designed the central monument with figures and reliefs.
The name honors the friendship between France and Argentina, recalling contributions from both nations. Visitors see the monument as a resting spot between the museum and cemetery, where locals sit on benches or walk through the paths.
The park sits beside the Recoleta Cemetery, Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar, and National Museum of Fine Arts, forming a loop through several destinations. Paths lead directly to the entrances of surrounding buildings.
A sculpture by Djibilian Lazaro shows Louis Braille, the inventor of the reading system for the blind. Nearby plaques commemorate Domingo Porteau, a grenadier from the Argentine war of independence.
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