Monumento al Lobo Marino, Sea lion stone monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description
The Monumento al Lobo Marino is a stone monument in Buenos Aires featuring two large sea lion sculptures carved from local quartzite. The figures stand in Plaza de la Armada Argentina along Boulevard Maritimo P.P. Ramos, serving as a focal point in the waterfront area.
History
The coastal region was home to large sea lion colonies until the late 1800s, which gave the area its original name 'La Loberia Grande'. The monument itself was created in the 1940s by sculptors Jose Fioravanti and Janez Anton Gruden.
Culture
The name reflects the historical importance of sea lions to the city and its identity. Visitors can sense the connection between Mar del Plata and its marine heritage through these sculptures today.
Practical
The monument sits in a public plaza along the waterfront and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should know that the area is active during daytime and the sculptures can be viewed from multiple angles.
Did you know?
The stone used comes from a specific quartzite found only in this region of Argentina. This choice of local material connects the artwork directly to the land itself.
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