Palacio de los Leones, Government building in Plaza 25 de Mayo, Rosario, Argentina
The Palacio de los Leones is a municipal building in Italianate style located at Plaza 25 de Mayo that features symmetrical design with arched windows and decorative columns. A central courtyard with Ionic columns and arcades runs throughout the interior structure.
The building was designed by architect Gaetano Rezzara and opened in 1898, ending decades without a dedicated municipal headquarters. This completion marked a turning point for local government that had operated without a permanent base since 1858.
The palace takes its name from two white lion sculptures at the entrance, which are replicas of figures found at Saint Lawrence Cathedral in Genoa, Italy. These lions have become a recognizable symbol in the city's public landscape.
The building sits at the intersection of Buenos Aires and Santa Fe Streets, serving as the main headquarters for Rosario's municipal executive branch. Its central location makes it easy to find and accessible from the main plaza.
The building displays terra cotta colored walls that contrast strikingly with the white lion sculptures, which were donated by Mayor Agustin Mazza from his family estate. This unusual color combination makes the structure recognizable from a distance.
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