Plaza Rocha, Public square in La Plata, Argentina
Plaza Rocha occupies 1.85 hectares at the intersection of Avenues 7 and 60, featuring an octagonal layout with diagonal streets crossing at its corners.
Engineer Pedro Benoit designed this plaza in 1882 as part of La Plata's urban planning, commissioned by Governor Dardo Rocha for the new provincial capital.
The central monument, created by César Sforza in 1934, displays reliefs representing civic virtue, population growth, and national peace through Mar del Plata stone craftsmanship.
The plaza connects to multiple educational institutions, including the National University of La Plata and the School of Fine Arts, serving as an academic hub.
Four diagonal streets intersect at this plaza, creating a distinctive geometric pattern that exemplifies La Plata's innovative urban design from the 1880s.
Location: La Plata
GPS coordinates: -34.92083,-57.94167
Latest update: April 2, 2025 06:59
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