Pavilion of the Republic of Argentina
Object/Work Type
National Pavilions
Title Text
Pavilion of the Republic of Argentina
Alternate Title Text
Padiglione della Repubbl. Argentina
Creation Date
1910-1911
Styles/Periods Description
60m x 25 m x 23m
Descriptive Note Text
According to the CTI guide, "the Americas could not respond with greater impulse, nor in a more majestic way, to the invitation extended to the entire world from Italy for this celebration of work. The Republic of Argentina, the entire of Latin America, Brazil and the United States, wave their glorious standards along the right bank of the Po. It is composed of central body with two large lateral halls. From the corners of the central wing, of a square layout, four turrets, in the form of pinnacles, rise with colored balls above them. On the four corners of the pavilion, there are as many risalits with arched windows and skylights. The central attic is artistically decorated by groups of statues and its 23 meters high from the ground, while the turrets reach a maximum height of 35 meters. "
Code in the 1911 Map
SIM 92
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