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In the central part of Buenos Aires there are several large and historically significant open objects. One of them is considered to be the Congress Square, located near the Montserrat district. This name was given to this part of the city in honor of the building of the National Congress of Argentina , which is located on its territory.
This landmark is especially interesting from a tourist point of view, since there are many different sculptures and monuments, including the famous Zero kilometer.
History of creation
The decision to build the Congress Square was made in September 1908. This was a kind of a gift to local residents on the eve of the centennial anniversary of the country's independence. The city authorities considered various variants of projects, among which the most successful was the plan of Carlos Tays. In his project, the architect preserved the neighboring area of Lorraine, which fully satisfied the demands of the Argentines.
Construction work ended in January 1910. On the Congress Square, a garden in the style of French classics, an artificial lake, numerous sculptures and monuments appeared. The grand opening was attended by the President of Argentina, the Mayor of Buenos Aires and the heads of foreign countries. In 1997, this landmark was awarded the title of a historical monument.
Features of the attraction
On the Congress Square you can see many different statues, sculptures and monuments. The most famous among them are:
- a copy of the sculpture The Thinker by Auguste Rodin , established in 1907. It was cast by Rodin himself of bronze using the original form;
- Zero kilometer , opened on October 2, 1935. The monument is the symbol of the beginning and the starting point of all the roads of Argentina;
- Monument of the Two Congresses , made of stone. Contains two bronze statues: the Republic with a laurel branch in his hand and Trud. The pedestal is surrounded by figures that symbolize the participants of the two congresses;
- a monument of bronze to Mariana Moreno , dated October 1, 1910;
- The monument to Ricardo Balbinu , made by the remarkable master Raul Cano. Officially opened on September 9, 1999.
How to get to the sights?
The Congress Square can be reached by public transport . Nearby is the bus station Solís 155-199. Buses Nos. 6A, B, C, D, 50 A, B and 150 A, B are regularly used here. You can also take the metro: line A to the station of Congreso.