National Flag Memorial, National historical monument in Rosario, Argentina
The National Flag Memorial is a travertine marble complex on the Paraná riverbank with a 70-meter tower, a large civic courtyard, and a classical gateway structure. Water flows through fountains and basins between the platforms, while wide staircases connect the levels.
Manuel Belgrano raised the flag here for the first time on February 27, 1812, which later became the official symbol of Argentina. Construction of the memorial began in 1943 to designs by Ángel Guido and Alejandro Bustillo and finished in 1957.
Visitors walk through a crypt at the base of the tower where Manuel Belgrano's remains rest. The shape of the structure recalls a ship and refers to the first war fleet that Belgrano organized for the young Argentina.
The complex is bounded by Belgrano Avenue and by Córdoba and Santa Fe streets, which slope down toward the river. The Propylaeum is entered from Pasaje Juramento, a pedestrian passage starting at Buenos Aires Street between the Palacio de los Leones and the cathedral, facing Plaza 25 de Mayo. The passage is flanked by Lola Mora's statues.
A gallery inside displays flags from all independent nations of the Americas and links them to the idea of shared liberation. The tower also serves as a bell tower and holds a carillon with 24 bells that rings on special occasions.
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