- Crosses the areas: Retiro, San Nicolas, Montserrat, Constitucion
- Length: from the motorway Autopista Presidente Arturo Frondizi
- to Autopista Arturo Illia
- Length: 8 km
- Width: 110 m
- Number of bands: 14
One of the most unusual sights of the Argentine capital is Avenue on July 9, also known as Avenida Nueve de Julio. The street originates near the Rio de la Plata Bay and runs through the urban area of Retiro to Metro Station Constitucion. The fact is that this prospectus is considered the widest on the planet.
What glorified the streets of Buenos Aires?
The name of the street is directly connected with the Independence Day , which is celebrated annually in Argentina on July 9. The construction of the Avenue on July 9 lasted almost 100 years. Nowadays, it is still not considered complete, as work is underway to arrange ground and underground transitions, projects of landscape designers are being implemented. Tourists who find themselves on the avenue will be surprised, because its width is 110 m. Avenida Nueve de Julio is equipped with seven lanes in both directions, while its length barely reaches 8 km.
Sights of the avenue
Surprisingly, despite the intense traffic in the avenue area, Avenue on July 9 is a huge green island of Buenos Aires . Numerous trees, bushes and flowers are planted between the roadway stripes and on the roadside.
In addition to incredible width, the street is famous for its huge number of attractions. The most popular are:
- the building of the French Embassy is an object recognized as a masterpiece of architecture;
- Republic Square. On it rises a gigantic Obelisk dedicated to the fighters for the independence of the country;
- The Colon Theater ;
- Constitution Square;
- a monument to Don Quixote.
In addition, here you can find cinemas and shops.
How to get there?
You can reach Avenida Nueve de Julio by metro. Near the avenue, lines A, B, C, D, E of the subway are laid, so that you can come here absolutely from any part of the city. Another way can be to travel by ground public transport . City bus routes Nos. 9, 10, 45, 67, 70, 98, 100, 129 stop all over the street. If you want, use the services of local taxis or rent a car .
Wander through the Avenue on July 9 and see most of its attractions at any time. If you are planning to visit a theater or a store, find out in advance the mode of operation of these places.