General Manuel Belgrano, Bronze equestrian monument in Plaza Manuel Belgrano, Argentina.
General Manuel Belgrano is a bronze equestrian statue mounted on a granite pedestal in a central plaza. The figure holds the Argentine flag high above in extended arms while seated on an armored horse.
The statue was commissioned in 1870 and completed in 1872, with formal dedication occurring in 1873. Over time the monument underwent repositioning to reflect a new orientation.
The monument connects to the creation of Argentina's flag and the independence struggle of the 1800s in the minds of visitors. It functions as a gathering place where people come to honor the nation's founding moments.
The plaza provides benches and green areas for a comfortable visit while viewing the statue. The surrounding area is easily accessible and well integrated into the neighborhood.
The monument was once repositioned by rotating and raising its base, changing where it faces. This alteration reflects significant political moments in Argentine history.
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