Plaza San Martín
A classic square on the slope of Retiro, with an equestrian statue of San Martín, surrounded by landmark buildings including the Kavanagh Building and San Martín Palace.
Plaza San Martín is one of Buenos Aires's most elegant squares. Century-old trees line its slope, and at its center stands an 1862 equestrian statue of General San Martín, the liberator. The surrounding historic buildings include the Kavanagh Building, completed in 1936 and once the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America; San Martín Palace (Anchorena Palace), now used by the Foreign Ministry for ceremonies; and the Military Circle (Círculo Militar) in Palacio Paz. At the foot of the slope stands the Falklands War Memorial, guarded by sentries. The square is open all day and free to visit. Take Subway Line C to San Martín station. To the north, across the street, are the Torre Monumental and Retiro station; to the south is Calle Florida.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Torre Monumental
- Galerías Pacífico
- Teatro Colón
- Obelisco de Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
- Plaza de Mayo / Casa Rosada
- Buenos Aires Cabildo
- Café Tortoni