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The Republic Square is in the city of Buenos Aires , Argentina . It is located at the intersection of Avenue on July 9 and Corrientes Avenue . The square is a symbol of the statehood of the country and is famous for its interesting history.
First there was a church
In 1733, the St. Nicholas Church was erected on the square. Funds for the construction of a wealthy resident of the city - Don Domingo de Acassus. The cathedral became a shelter for poor people. Many children were trained in the church school, their nurturing was done by the Capuchin nuns. In the beginning of XX century. the authorities of Buenos Aires decide to change the appearance of the city and expand some of its streets. The church of St. Nicholas was on the site of the planned highway, so it was closed, and soon demolished.
Nowadays
The modern Republic Square has an elongated shape. Its central part is decorated with a white Obelisk , made by sculptor Alberto Prebisch. Its height exceeds 67 m, and on the sides inscriptions are written in memory of the events that took place at different times on the Republic Square. For most Argentines, the square is a symbol of the country's independence, for it was here that the state flag was first raised. Today it has become the center of the cultural life of Buenos Aires.
How to get there?
If you are in the center of Buenos Aires, then the Republic Square can be reached on foot. From remote areas of the city it is more convenient to travel by metro, bus, taxi or car. The nearest metro stations "Carlos Pellegrini" and "9 July" are located not far from the place. They arrive on trains that follow lines B, D. The bus stop "Avenida Corrientes 1206-1236" is 500 m away and takes more than 20 routes. From any city district, you can get here by car or taxi.