Monumento a los Dos Congresos — Attraction in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

It’s correct name is AL GRAN MONUMENTO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE ARGENTINA (or Monumento de la Revolución de Mayo).

This is perhaps Argentina’s most important national monument.

It’s construction was enacted into law in 1816, but was finished about 100 years later.

It is beautiful monument as it is a piece of art. Other than the central figure Lady of the Revolution and Liberty the surrounding sculptures have allegorical meanings.

Most significant perhaps at the figures of horses emerging from ground… a symbol of courage of the Argentines breaking off from the bondage of Spanish colonial rule.

Aptly, the monument occupies a large part or the Plaza de Congreso, in front of the Palace of Congress as though reminding lawmakers to always think about the struggles...

This monument, inaugurated in 1914, is the work of the Belgians Jules Lagae (sculptor of the figures) and Eugenio D'Huicque, architect who designed the base built with stone from the French city of Nancy.

The main sculpture symbolizes the Republic and is made of dark bronze. Two female figures evoke the Assembly of 1813 and the Congress of Tucumán of 1816, when National Independence was declared.

The fountain that extends towards the East represents the Río de la Plata, and two allegorical figures symbolize the Uruguay and Paraná rivers.

In the Plaza del Congreso stands a monolith that indicates kilometer zero of the...

Congress Central here with all the government administration buildings around the park square in this area of town.

The national congress building is fascinating to see. The design is beautiful and amazing certain covering the whole outside of the building.

Unfortunately, everything was closed when I visited this area. But it seems that they offer tours inside the building with advance...