Congress Square

Congress Square

Introduction

Heading west from Plaza de Mayo and following Avenida de Mayo all the way to the end, you’ll come to the capital’s largest square—Congress Square. This square is the symbolic geographical center of the nation and features a Zero Kilometer Monument, which marks the starting point of all national highways.

At the western end of the square stands the magnificent and splendid Congress Building as well as monuments commemorating the 1813 Constitutional Assembly and the 1816 Congress. The square is also surrounded by numerous sculptures, the most famous of which is Rodin’s The Thinker. This version was cast from the artist’s original molds, so it can be considered an original or “authentic” piece. Flocks of peace doves can often be seen soaring above the square or landing to peck at grains scattered by visitors, creating an atmosphere of leisure and ease.

Argentina, Buenos Aires