Escuela Normal Superior Sarmiento, Educational heritage site in San Juan, Argentina.
The Escuela Normal Superior Sarmiento is a teacher training institute in San Juan featuring Italian architectural elements and a rectangular layout. The building contains two parallel courtyards connected by galleries that lead to classrooms throughout the structure.
The institute was established in 1879 by President Nicolas Avellaneda and moved to its current building in 1913, constructed on the former site of an agricultural institute. The school played a key role in developing Argentina's modern teacher training system during the late 1800s.
The school bears the name of writer and educator Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, honoring his influence on Argentine education. Visitors can observe how daily school life unfolds here, with spaces designed for both classroom instruction and teacher training.
The school is located at the intersection of Avenida Libertador San Martin and Avenida Alem, making it easy to find. The building remains active with teacher training programs, so visitors can pass by during regular school hours to view the exterior and courtyards.
The building was designed using earthquake-resistant construction principles implemented by Italian engineer Domingo Selva, which protected it during the major 1944 earthquake. This engineering achievement was remarkable for its time and made the structure an example of intelligent construction in a seismically active region.
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