Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods), Buenos Aires (must see)
Parque Tres de Febrero, popularly known as Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods), stands as an urban park spanning around 400 hectares (nearly 989 acres) situated within the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It boasts remarkable arrays of woodland, serene lakes, and the captivating rose gardens, famously referred to as El Rosedal.
After the overthrow of the authoritarian rule of Juan Manuel de Rosas in 1852, his expansive properties in the north of Buenos Aires were designated as public lands. In 1862, a municipal decree was established to transform a significant portion of this land into a city park. The inception of Parque Tres de Febrero, named in commemoration of the defeat of Governor Rosas on February 3, 1852, was initiated in 1874 through the collaborative efforts of Congressman Vicente Fidel López and President Domingo Sarmiento. Sarmiento had been one of the opponents of Governor Rosas during that time.
The park's blueprint was envisioned by urban planner Jordán Czeslaw Wysocki and architect Julio Dormal. Its official inauguration took place on November 11, 1875. With the prosperous economic expansion of Buenos Aires in the subsequent years, the park was transitioned into municipal ownership in 1888. This paved the way for French Argentine urbanist Carlos Thays to undertake the task of expansion and enhancing its aesthetic appeal between 1892 and 1912. Thays' contributions encompassed the creation of the Zoological Gardens, the Botanical Gardens, the adjoining Plaza Italia, and the captivating Rose Garden.
The park is a daily retreat for numerous individuals, catering to both pedestrians and cyclists. However, the influx of visitors significantly rises during weekends. Within the park, three artificial lakes offer the opportunity for leisurely boat rides. Adjacent to the boating lake, one can find the Poets' Garden, adorned with stone and bronze busts of illustrious poets, including the likes of Jorge Luis Borges, Luigi Pirandello, and William Shakespeare.
After the overthrow of the authoritarian rule of Juan Manuel de Rosas in 1852, his expansive properties in the north of Buenos Aires were designated as public lands. In 1862, a municipal decree was established to transform a significant portion of this land into a city park. The inception of Parque Tres de Febrero, named in commemoration of the defeat of Governor Rosas on February 3, 1852, was initiated in 1874 through the collaborative efforts of Congressman Vicente Fidel López and President Domingo Sarmiento. Sarmiento had been one of the opponents of Governor Rosas during that time.
The park's blueprint was envisioned by urban planner Jordán Czeslaw Wysocki and architect Julio Dormal. Its official inauguration took place on November 11, 1875. With the prosperous economic expansion of Buenos Aires in the subsequent years, the park was transitioned into municipal ownership in 1888. This paved the way for French Argentine urbanist Carlos Thays to undertake the task of expansion and enhancing its aesthetic appeal between 1892 and 1912. Thays' contributions encompassed the creation of the Zoological Gardens, the Botanical Gardens, the adjoining Plaza Italia, and the captivating Rose Garden.
The park is a daily retreat for numerous individuals, catering to both pedestrians and cyclists. However, the influx of visitors significantly rises during weekends. Within the park, three artificial lakes offer the opportunity for leisurely boat rides. Adjacent to the boating lake, one can find the Poets' Garden, adorned with stone and bronze busts of illustrious poets, including the likes of Jorge Luis Borges, Luigi Pirandello, and William Shakespeare.
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Sight Name: Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods)
Sight Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (See walking tours in Buenos Aires)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Sight Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (See walking tours in Buenos Aires)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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