Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas, Buenos Aires

Name: Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas
Address: Av. del Libertador 2, Buenos Aires, C1001ABN, Argentina

#74 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas, Buenos Aires

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Facts and practical information

The Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas is a cenotaph in Plaza San Martín, in Buenos Aires, dedicated to the 649 Argentine soldiers who were killed in the Falklands War. The inscription reads La nación también rinde homenaje a los que guardan en su cuerpo o memoria las huellas del combate. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 24 June 1990 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 34°35'38"S, 58°22'30"W

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Av. del Libertador 2Comuna 1 (Retiro)Buenos Aires C1001ABN Argentina

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Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galerías Pacífico, Patio Bullrich, San Martín Palace, Torre Monumental.

~1820 ftS
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0.5 miSW
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Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas?

Nearby attractions include Argentine Military Cemetery, Buenos Aires (1 min walk), Plaza San Martín, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Edificio Kavanagh, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, Buenos Aires (4 min walk).

How to get to Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas:

Bus

Plaza San Martín • Lines: 100-1G, 92 (2 min walk)
Edificio Kavanagh • Lines: 101B, 101S, 108, 150S, 45, 5, 75, 75M, 9-1, 9-2, 9E (2 min walk)

Metro

Retiro • Lines: C, E (4 min walk)
General San Martín • Lines: C (5 min walk)

Train

Retiro (8 min walk)