Conjunto Urbano Plaza 25 de Mayo, National historical monument at Plaza 25 de Mayo, Corrientes, Argentina
Conjunto Urbano Plaza 25 de Mayo is an urban complex in Corrientes with architecture spanning the 1800s and 1900s. The ensemble features covered galleries, projecting balconies, and interior courtyards that are typical of riverside colonial towns.
The plaza began as a colonial Arms Square in the colonial period and evolved into a center for trade and communication. Government House was constructed between 1881 and 1886, establishing the built form that defines the space today.
The buildings here blend Renaissance, Italian, and neocolonial styles that reflect the city's layered history. Walking through, you notice how each structure represents a different period and cultural influence that shaped Corrientes over time.
The complex sits in downtown Corrientes and houses multiple government buildings, educational institutions, and a Regional Crafts Museum. The museum occupies a colonial house from 1806 and provides insight into local artisan traditions.
Inside La Merced church from 1728, cedar wood confessionals carved by indigenous craftsmen in the 1700s remain intact. These detailed carvings demonstrate the skilled hands and artistic vision of local artisans from that era.
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