Plaza Italia
Plaza Italia
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Neighborhood: Palermo
Best known as the largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Palermo is divided into different quarters, each with its own unique identity. The high-end quarter is Palermo Chico, characterized by magnificent mansions, regal avenues, and exclusive apartment buildings, and home to the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA), a favorite amongst locals. The largest park in the city, the Bosques de Palermo, is Palermo's most famous landmark and a popular destination for nature walks, picnics, rollerblading, and cycling. The scene becomes much trendier in Palermo Soho, a hip area known for its cool cafés and unique design stores, filled with shoppers on weekends; and Palermo Hollywood, renowned for the numerous restaurants, bars and nightclubs, which make it the preferred spot for nights out and special occasions.
How to get there
- Plaza Italia • 1 min walk
- Palermo • 7 min walk
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3.4
382 reviews
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Very good
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Average
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Michael B
Bellflower, CA24,112 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Plaza Italia is a small dog friendly park constructed in 1898, before then this area was called Plaza de los Portones (Plaza of the Big Gates), due to the big gates existing at the entrance to present-day Sarmiento Avenue. Its name was changed by city ordinance in 1909 to the present name.
In its centre is an equestrian bronze statue to the Italian war hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, built in1904.
Under the park there is a metro station of the same name in the "D" line , giving access to the main entrances to the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and the la Rural Exposition Center.
On the corner of the Plaza and the Exposition Center there is a more than 2,000 years old, Roman column, original from the Roman Forum, donated by the city of Rome. it is one of the oldest monuments in the city.
TIP: Look for the small mosaic placed on the north-east side on Santa Fe Avenue, that commemorates the starting point of the first electric tram in Buenos Aires in 1894.
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In its centre is an equestrian bronze statue to the Italian war hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, built in1904.
Under the park there is a metro station of the same name in the "D" line , giving access to the main entrances to the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and the la Rural Exposition Center.
On the corner of the Plaza and the Exposition Center there is a more than 2,000 years old, Roman column, original from the Roman Forum, donated by the city of Rome. it is one of the oldest monuments in the city.
TIP: Look for the small mosaic placed on the north-east side on Santa Fe Avenue, that commemorates the starting point of the first electric tram in Buenos Aires in 1894.
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Written May 3, 2024
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Elena P
Guadalajara, Mexico4,939 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
The monument is a bit strange, surrounded by blocks and condominiums. The place is very well conected to the rest of the city.
Written December 28, 2019
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Lambretta101
Gourock, UK4,796 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Small plaza that served as our access point for the subway and busses while getting around the city. Pretty busy with traffic so couldn’t imagine sitting relaxing here.
Written October 27, 2019
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Oleksandr Danylenko
Buenos Aires, Argentina288 contributions
Nov 2019
if you are staying close to plaza italia, you can enjoy the eco parque, and the palermo soho area. The plaza in general, is not very clean nor well maintained.
Written February 7, 2020
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Michael B
Bellflower, CA24,112 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Plaza Italia is a small dog friendly park constructed in 1898, before then this area was called Plaza de los Portones (Plaza of the Big Gates), due to the big gates existing at the entrance to present-day Sarmiento Avenue.
Its name was changed by city ordinance in 1909 to the present name.
In its Center is an equestrian bronze statue to the Italian war hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, built in1904.
Under the park there is a metro station of the same name in the "D" line , giving access to the main entrances to the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and the la Rural Exposition Center.
On the corner of the Plaza and the Exposition Center there is a more than 2,000 years old, Roman column, original from the Roman Forum, donated by the city of Rome. it is one of the oldest monuments in the city.
TIP: Look for the small mosaic placed on the north-east side on Santa Fe Avenue, that commemorates the starting point of the first electric tram in Buenos Aires in 1894.
Please Tick the box below if you find this review helpful or interesting. Thank you
Its name was changed by city ordinance in 1909 to the present name.
In its Center is an equestrian bronze statue to the Italian war hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, built in1904.
Under the park there is a metro station of the same name in the "D" line , giving access to the main entrances to the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and the la Rural Exposition Center.
On the corner of the Plaza and the Exposition Center there is a more than 2,000 years old, Roman column, original from the Roman Forum, donated by the city of Rome. it is one of the oldest monuments in the city.
TIP: Look for the small mosaic placed on the north-east side on Santa Fe Avenue, that commemorates the starting point of the first electric tram in Buenos Aires in 1894.
Please Tick the box below if you find this review helpful or interesting. Thank you
Written August 28, 2024
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PJB333312741
Buenos Aires, Argentina54 contributions
The location of the Plaza is more exciting than the Plaza itself. There are lots of bookstores (some with English titles) in and around the Plaza. It is conveniently located across the street from the zoo and the botanic garden. It's close to the US Embassy, the Japanese Garden, the Planetario, and spacious parks. The Plaza itself is no big deal.
Written March 8, 2012
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TravelSomeMFS
Brooklyn, NY268 contributions
Nov 2011
Plaza Italia has lots of little shops and in the middle had books sold. It is a decent area to visit. I found other parts of the city to be better.
Written November 16, 2011
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Jill D
Winston Salem, NC87 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
This is a meeting place of the locals, very quiet and relaxing. It is small, but big enough to people watch and just take a little break. This plaza honors the Italian culture.
Written September 19, 2018
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Tassaduq Hussain
Multan, Pakistan3,367 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Plaza Italia is a small park in Palermo neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires which can easily be reached by metro station of the same name. Next to the plaza are the main entrances to the Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. The area is hub of traffic and busy life. It is in fact, entrance to the green belt of BA which leads to a large number of parks and green spaces. In the center of the park of the same name, there is an equestrian statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, which opened in 1904. Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807–1882) was an Italian military and political figure. He is considered the "Hero of the Two Worlds" in tribute to his military expeditions in both South America and Europe.
On the corner of the Plaza and the Exposition Center there is a Roman column, original from the Roman Forum, donated by the city of Rome. More than 2,000 years old, it is one of the oldest monument in the city.
On the corner of the Plaza and the Exposition Center there is a Roman column, original from the Roman Forum, donated by the city of Rome. More than 2,000 years old, it is one of the oldest monument in the city.
Written August 17, 2018
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SEs
London, UK25,223 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
This is a small park in the city.You can see this on your city tour.This is nothing much.You can give it a miss.
Written June 3, 2018
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