July 9th Square
July 9th Square
Salta, Argentina
This 16th-century plaza is named after Argentinas independence day & features many trees & flowers.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
This 16th-century plaza is named after Argentinas independence day & features many trees & flowers.
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**★★★★★ Yaro Traveler — 2 weeks ago
The main square and the place where the city was founded. Surrounded by some of the most important historical buildings, it has a beautiful grove, monuments and a pavilion that is often used for meetings and cultural events. The central monument, inaugurated in 1919, represents and pays homage to General Juan Antonio Álvarez de Arenales, a prominent figure in the struggle for independence and governor of Salta in 1824. It is the work of the Argentine sculptor Arturo Dresco, also the author of th
