Republic of the Children, Theme park and national monument in Manuel B. Gonnet, Argentina.
The Republic of the Children is a theme park in Manuel Bernardo Gonnet built around small-scale replicas of public buildings such as city hall, courthouse, and fire station spread across 53 hectares. The architecture features historical facades with towers, arches, and columns, while pathways wind between the miniature structures through green spaces and small plazas.
The park opened in 1951 on former golf club grounds during the presidency of Juan Domingo Perón and served as an educational facility for children. It is considered the first theme park in the Americas and later received national monument status.
The park functions as an educational space where children learn about civic structures through physical interaction with scaled-down replicas of governmental buildings.
Information about opening hours and admission can be found on the official website or by contacting the park administration by phone. The park is located in Manuel Bernardo Gonnet near La Plata and is accessible by car or public transport.
The park design is said to have inspired Walt Disney for Disneyland, although this connection has not been officially confirmed. The miniature buildings reach about two thirds of normal size and allow children to enter all rooms.
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