Plaza Francia, Public park in Recoleta, Argentina
Plaza Francia extends across a green space featuring marble sculptures, bronze reliefs, and landscaped gardens designed by Charles Thays in the northern part of Buenos Aires.
The French community presented this park to Argentina in 1910, with a central monument created by sculptor Émile Edmond Peynot to commemorate the Argentine Revolution centennial.
The monument displays three marble figures representing Science, Industry, and Agriculture, along with bronze reliefs depicting events from Argentine and French history.
The park connects to multiple cultural landmarks including the Recoleta Cemetery, Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar, and the National Museum of Fine Arts.
The park features a sculpture by Djibilian Lazaro of Louis Braille, accompanied by plaques honoring Domingo Porteau, a grenadier from Argentina's independence war.
Location: Recoleta
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: October 19, 1909
Address: Av. del Libertador 1400, C1112 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/atractivo/plaza-francia
GPS coordinates: -34.58487,-58.39326
Latest update: April 20, 2025 09:25
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