Monument to Christopher Columbus, Italian marble monument at Plaza Colón, Argentina
The 26-meter-tall white marble monument includes several sculptural groups at its base depicting Science, Genius, Ocean and Civilization themes.
The monument, created by sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi, was a gift from the Italian community to Argentina in 1921 for the centennial celebration.
The monument displays different scenes from Columbus's life, including his oath to the Catholic Monarchs and his return from the New World.
The monument stands near Aeroparque Jorge Newbery after its relocation from its original position behind Casa Rosada in 2013.
Bullet marks from the 1955 Plaza de Mayo bombardment remain visible on the eastern side of this 623-ton marble structure.
Location: Buenos Aires
Creator: Arnoldo Zocchi
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: -34.55685,-58.40970
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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