Falucho, Bronze monument in Palermo, Argentina
The stone and bronze statue stands 7.35 meters tall at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Luis Maria Campos Avenue.
Created by sculptor Lucio Correa Morales in 1897, this monument represents Antonio Ruiz, a soldier who died during the Callao uprising.
The statue commemorates the contribution of Afro-Argentine soldiers to the independence of Argentina through the figure of Antonio Ruiz.
The monument stands in Plazoleta Falucho, a small public square that connects three major streets in the Palermo district.
This statue marks the first monumental work designed and cast entirely in Argentine workshops by an Argentine artist.
Location: Buenos Aires
Creator: Lucio Correa Morales
Made from material: stone, bronze
GPS coordinates: -34.57726,-58.42931
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:18
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