Monuments of Buenos Aires: Homage from the French Community to the Argentine Nation - Plaza Francia


This monument, located at Plaza Francia, on Libertador Ave. and Pueyrredon Ave., is called “Homage from the French Community to the Argentine Nation” (Homenaje de la Colonia Francesa a la Nación Argentina), and was made by French sculptor Emile Peynot. It was one of the first gifts from foreign communities to our country, for the celebration of the Centennial of 25th May, 1810 Revolution.

It is made of a pedestal, with embossed figures on the sides that recreate two Argentine scenes: The Crossing of the Andes and The First Government Meeting, and two French scenes: The Storming of the Bastille and The Ball Course.

In the four sides we can see sculptural groups symbolizing the Industry, the Arts, the Agriculture, and the Sciences.

The monument is crowned by another sculptural group of two female figures, depicting France and Argentina, sowing well-being and abundance, while they are being led by a genie with a torch to enlighten them.
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Plaza Alemania



Paza Alemania is sorrounded by Avenida Del Libertador, Avenida Casares, Castex and Cavia. The designer of this park was French landscape-architect Charles Thays, who is also the author of the plans for the Botanical Garden of Buenos Aires, among other parks in Buenos Aires. It was inaugurated in 1914, with its flower beds and a European-style garden.



The imposing monument-fountain located in the center of the park, called “Riqueza Agropecuaria Argentina” (Argentinian Agricultural Wealth), was donated by the German community in 1910 as an acknowledgment of Argentina´s hospitality. It was created by sculptor Gustav Adolf Bredow in Rome´s lava (soft rock), Carrara marble and bronze.



In 2004, the city's Government decided to recover the original layout and splendor of the park, which had been abandoned throughout the years. One of the main works was the renovation and recovery of the fountain which wasn´t functioning for many years. The playground for children was also renovated with new equipment.
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