Plaza Francia, Buenos Aires, Public square in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Plaza Francia is a public square in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It forms part of a group of connected green spaces and is centered on a large monument with bronze reliefs and statues.
The square was created in 1909 as part of urban changes for the Argentina Centennial. The main monument was inaugurated in 1910, a gift from the French community, and a monument to Louis Braille was added in 1977.
The name of the square honors France, and its central monument celebrates the friendship between the two countries. Visitors often stop to look at the bronze reliefs that show scenes from French and Argentine history.
The square is easy to reach on foot from nearby Recoleta attractions and has wide paths that make walking comfortable. Shaded areas and benches are available, so you can rest while exploring the surroundings.
Among the plaques on the monument, one remembers Domingo Porteau, a grenadier of French origin who died in the Battle of San Lorenzo. The square also has a monument to Louis Braille, a detail many visitors walk past without noticing.
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