- Location: Palermo, Buenos Aires
- Foundation date: 1875
- Architect: Julio Dormal
- Area: 400 hectares
In the north-western part of Buenos Aires , in the picturesque area of Palermo, there is a large park called Tres de Febrero, which has long been considered a landmark of the Argentine capital. There are flower gardens, artificial ponds and other tourist areas in which ideal conditions for family rest are created.
History of the Tres de Febrero Park
February 3, 1852 - a memorable date for Argentina. On this day, the combined army of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay won a victory over Governor Rosas, which served as the end of the Laplace War. It was in honor of this day that the park was named.
In 1874, the President of Argentina, who was a party to those military events, approved the construction of the Tres de Febrero park. The authors of the project were the Polish engineer Yordan Cheslav Vysotsky and the Belgian architect Julio Dormal. The solemn event on the occasion of the opening of the Tres de Febrero Park was held in November 1875.
Properties Tres de Febrero
Initially, the park was built outside of Buenos Aires , but in just 10 years due to the rapid economic growth of the city, he was in his line. Currently, the following objects can be visited on the territory of the park:
- The Botanical Garden , which in 1996 was declared a national monument;
- The five-storey Galileo Galileo planetarium , equipped with modern equipment for observing the stars;
- pink garden - a place of growth of purple acacia Jakaranda and a large number of roses;
- Japanese garden , decorated with small bridges, Japanese bells and stone lamps;
- Zoo , serving as a habitat for 325 species of animals.
On the territory of the Tres de Febrero, three artificial lakes are broken, in which waterfowl live. Tourists come to this part of the park not only to feed the beautiful swans, but also to ride on boats and catamarans. This is a favorite pastime for both foreigners and locals.
Next to one of the lakes of the park is the Square of Poets. It is decorated with busts of world famous writers, including Shakespeare, Borges and Pirandello.
If you want to enjoy a quiet and restless holiday, then go to the Tres de Febrero Park on weekdays. In this case, note that the entrance to the park of flowers and the planetarium is paid.
How do I get to the Tres de Febrero Park?
This landmark is located in Buenos Aires , in an area called Palermo. Near it lie Prospectus Infanta Isabel and Presidente Pedro Montt. You can get to this area by bus D, which costs 7.5 ARS ($ 0.48).
500 meters from the park there is a railway station 3 Febrero, as well as bus stops Avenida del Libertador 3876, Avenida Intendente Bullrich 1-299 and Avenida Dorrego 3561-3599.
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