Plaza Islas Malvinas, Memorial plaza in La Plata, Argentina.
Plaza Islas Malvinas is a two-hectare public square in La Plata located between streets 19, 20, 50, and 54. It features monuments, planted gardens, walking paths, benches, and a former military building now serving cultural purposes.
Originally named Plaza Sarmiento, the space served as Infantry Regiment 7 headquarters from 1912 to 1992. It was later renamed and redesigned to commemorate the Falklands conflict and those involved.
The former Officers' Casino now serves as Centro Cultural Islas Malvinas with exhibition halls, an auditorium, and performance spaces. The building hosts regular art exhibitions and cultural events that remain central to the city's creative activities.
The plaza offers paths for walking, benches for sitting, and green areas to relax. Information plaques throughout the site help visitors learn about the history and stories connected to the location.
An underground tunnel from the military period remains accessible on weekends and has been converted into an exhibition space for local artists. This hidden space displays rotating artworks and offers an unexpected perspective on the site's past.
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