- Address: Buenos Aires, San Telmo
- Foundation year: 1857
- Total area: 8 hectares
- Nearest town: Buenos Aires
- Working time: 24 hours
- Entrance fee: free of charge
One of the main attractions of Buenos Aires and at the same time a favorite place for walks of local residents is Parque Lezama, located in the San Telmo district .
In the old days
The first mention of the park dates back to the 16th century. Historians argue that it was in these places that the first settlement was broken up, which over time grew and became the capital of the state. Centuries-old history of Lesam recalls the times when slave trade was conducted here, dueling took place, the British lived.
The land of the park was always owned by the Lesam family, however, in the 19th century, the widow of the landowner sold them to the city authorities. The main conditions of the transaction were the requirements to turn the garden into the public domain and name it in honor of the former owner.
What awaits visitors?
The territory of Lesam Park is huge and has about 8 hectares of land, which are spread on a flat hill. The plain ends with a breaking canyon, on the bottom of which once flowed the Rio de la Plata. The canyon is equipped with several observation platforms, benches, and lanterns. All this is done for the convenience of tourists and it makes it possible to safely walk through the park even under the cover of night.
There is a cozy restaurant in Lesam Park, an arena for battles with bulls, an ice rink, several gazebos and an amphitheater in which all kinds of events are held. There is a source of mineral water in Lesam Park. And there are also monuments to Pedro de Mendoza and Mother Teresa.
Vegetation of the park and its surroundings
No less interesting is the plant world of Lesam. Here grow acacias, giant magnolias, plane trees.
Near the park is the Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity and the National Historical Museum , which contains a large collection of items that tell about the history of the country from the time it was founded to 1950, inclusive.
How to visit the park?
You can reach the sights by buses Nos. 10, 22, 29, 39, which arrive at the stop, 10 minutes walk from the park. You can also rent a car and come here, focusing on the coordinates of 34 ° 37 '36 "S, 58 ° 22' 10" W. There is always a city taxi.
Lesam Park is open for visits round the clock, but if you want to fully enjoy its natural beauties, choose the bright time of day. Entrance to the territory is free.
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