Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Washington D.C.

Name: Statue of José Gervasio Artigas
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#265 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Washington D.C.

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General Jose Gervasio Artigas is a bronze statue, in Washington, DC, capital of the United States, at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Virginia Avenue, at 18th Street. It is one of a set called the Statues of the Liberators. José Artigas was a 19th-century general, sometimes called "the father of Uruguayan independence", "Protector de los Pueblos Libres" or "Jefe de los Orientales". ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'32"N, 77°2'29"W

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Northwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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Statue of José Gervasio Artigas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, German-American Friendship Garden, The Ellipse.

~1110 ftS
Memorial
National World War II Memorial, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National World War II Memorial is a solemn tribute to the American soldiers who served in the Second World War, as well as the millions who supported the war effort from home. Situated in the heart of Washington D.C., between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington...
~1420 ftSW
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is an iconic feature of the National Mall in Washington D.C., United States, offering a place of contemplation and beauty amidst the bustling city. Stretching over 2,029 feet long and 167 feet wide, this expansive pond serves as a...
~1420 ftE
Park
German-American Friendship Garden, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, the German-American Friendship Garden stands as a living symbol of the enduring bond between Germany and the United States. Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C., this serene garden is a testament to the shared...
~1530 ftNE
Park
The Ellipse, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, The Ellipse is a historic park in Washington, D.C., that offers a unique blend of American heritage and serene green space. This iconic park is situated just south of the White House and serves as a multipurpose gathering...
~530 ftE
Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, abbreviated as the C&O Canal and occasionally called the "Grand Old Ditch," operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River between Washington, D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland.
~1150 ftSE
Lake
Babcock Lakes, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Babcock Lakes were a series of water ponds formerly located near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. before the area became the National Mall.
~1460 ftN
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
Octagon House, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Octagon House, also known as the Colonel John Tayloe III House, is located at 1799 New York Avenue, Northwest in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1250 ftW
Monuments and statues
Eccles Building, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building houses the main offices of the Board of Governors of the United States' Federal Reserve System. It is located at the intersection of 20th Street and Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.
~720 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
DAR Museum, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall, just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall, where some of the museum's concerts take place.
~220 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
~1000 ftE
Memorial, Sculpture
Second Division Memorial, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Second Division Memorial is located in President's Park, between 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, United States. The Memorial commemorates those who died, while serving in the 2nd Infantry Division of the U. S. Army. The artist was James Earle Fraser.

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Which popular attractions are close to Statue of José Gervasio Artigas?

Nearby attractions include Statues of the Liberators, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), El Maíz, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Pan American Union Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Statue of José Gervasio Artigas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of José Gervasio Artigas:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (10 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (17 min walk)
Smithsonian • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (19 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (31 min walk)