Güemes monument, Monument at Cerro San Bernardo, Salta, Argentina
The Güemes monument features a large statue mounted on a pedestal at the base of Cerro San Bernardo, reaching 1202 meters in elevation.
General Martín Miguel de Güemes, commemorated by this monument, led the defense of northern Argentina against Spanish forces during the Independence War.
The monument represents the architectural style of 20th-century Argentina through its grand design and prominent placement in the landscape.
The monument stands near the starting point of the cable car route to Cerro San Bernardo, with access from Avenida Uruguay in Salta.
The placement of the monument allows visitors to observe both the statue and the Andean mountain range in a single view.
Location: Salta
Elevation above the sea: 1,202 m
GPS coordinates: -24.78661,-65.39992
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:33
South America preserves a monumental heritage that reflects centuries of history, from pre-Columbian civilizations to the contemporary era. This collection includes archaeological sites, colonial-era religious buildings, public squares, and modern artistic creations scattered across the continent. Each monument tells a part of South American history, whether it be ancient fortresses, Baroque churches, or recent sculptures. Among these sites are the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua, Guatemala, a 17th-century construction that once connected two convents; the Public Market in Porto Alegre, Brazil, a functioning 19th-century commercial building; and Desert Hand in Chile, a contemporary sculpture of 11 meters rising from the Atacama Desert. The Middle of the World monument near Quito, Ecuador, marks the equator line, while the Christ of the Pacific overlooks Lima from its hill. These monuments, whether of pre-Columbian, colonial, or modern origin, provide tangible insight into the cultural and architectural development of the South American continent.
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