Buenos Aires has its own Statue of Liberty, and not many people know about it. It is located in Belgrano and was made by none other than Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the same sculptor who created the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York.
Buenos Aires has its own Statue of Liberty made by the same sculptor who created the one in New York. Do you know where it is?
This historical piece is one of those secrets of Buenos Aires that surprises even those who have lived in the city for years.The Buenos Aires Statue of Liberty was made of cast iron and measures around 3 meters high (small compared to the original in the United States).
Although it is much smaller than the New York statue, which is 93 meters tall including the torch and is made of bronze, it shares the same author and spirit. According to historical records, the work was erected in Buenos Aires towards the end of the 19th century, between 1875 and 1886, and was inaugurated on October 3, 1886, 25 days before the famous statue in New York, which was inaugurated on October 28 of that same year.
Where is the Statue of Liberty in Buenos Aires?
In a well-known place in Buenos Aires. The Statue of Liberty in Buenos Aires is located in Barrancas de Belgrano, one of the most beautiful and traditional parks in CABA. It is an ideal place to discover at your leisure and add to an outdoor walk because Chinatown is very close to the statue.
📍 La Pampa and Arribeños – Barrancas de Belgrano