Equestrian statue of José de San Martín, Bronze equestrian monument at Plaza San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The monument features a bronze horse with raised front legs, carrying General San Martín pointing toward the Andes Mountains.
French sculptor Louis Joseph Daumas created this first equestrian statue of Buenos Aires in 1862, marking Argentina's independence from Spain.
The red granite base contains four corner sculptures depicting war departure, battle, victory, and return, symbolizing independence movement milestones.
The monument stands at the center of Plaza San Martín, near Retiro station, where the Regiment of Mounted Grenadiers originated.
This monument design has been replicated 57 times across Argentina and 13 times internationally, making it a reference for similar tributes.
GPS coordinates: -34.59500,-58.37716
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:20
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