Mendoza Architecture Guide: 10 Sites to Explore the City of Canals

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Image © Fabian DejtiarWritten by Fabian Dejtiar | Translated by Antonia PiñeiroPublished on January 02, 2024ShareShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1010955/mendoza-architecture-guide-10-sites-to-explore-the-city-of-canalsClipboard"COPY"CopyThere are reasons to visit the city of Mendoza: it serves as both the gateway to Argentine wine tourism and a diverse collection of historically and architecturally significant buildings. From the Museum of the Foundational Area to the renowned Faculty of Architecture at the University of Mendoza, this guide invites you to explore a cultural and scenic richness reflected in every facade and every street. The city's public spaces not only blend with the natural surroundings of the vast Andes but also harmonize with a system of irrigation channels and urban greenery that can be appreciated at every moment of the journey.Explore a list of 10 sites to discover the architecture of the city of Mendoza. 1. Plaza Independencia + MMAMM MuseumAddress: Sarmiento Pedestrian Street and Patricias MendocinasAfter the devastating earthquake that struck the historic city in 1861, Engineer Julio Balloffet led the reconstruction efforts, prioritizing the creation of safe areas to protect against future tremors. This main square is born, along with four equidistant additions: Plaza España, Plaza Chile, Plaza Italia, and Plaza San Martín. In the center, underground, lies the recently refurbished Municipal Museum of Modern Art. Save this picture!© Fabian Dejtiar2 . Sarmiento Pedestrian Street + Edificio Gómez / Manuel Civit Address: San Martín Avenue and Sarmiento Pedestrian StreetFrom Plaza Independencia begins Sarmiento Pedestrian Street, inaugurated in 1989. Within its three blocks, you'll find the buildings Pasaje San Martín, the San Nicolás and Santiago Apóstol Churches, the Stock Exchange, the Provincial Legislature, and the distinctive Edificio Gómez designed by architect Manuel Civit in 1953.Save this picture!© Fabian Dejtiar3. Arístides Villanueva Avenue + University of Mendoza Address: Boulogne Sur Mer 683Aristides is an icon of the nightlife scene. Here, you can spot a building with an organic shape, resembling trees or human figures. As you observe the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Mendoza, you'll encounter a paradigmatic building from the 1960s. Save this picture!Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Architecture of the University of Mendoza. Image © Fabian Dejtiar4. General San Martín Park / Carlos Thays + Cornelio Moyano Museum / M. Civit y A. Civit Address: Prado Español Avenue and Las Tipas PromenadeDesigned by the French architect and landscape designer Carlos Thays, creator of other important Argentine parks such as Parque 9 de Julio in San Miguel de Tucumán and Parque Sarmiento in Córdoba. On the lakeside promenade, you'll find the Juan Cornelio Moyano Museum of Natural and Anthropological Sciences designed by the Civit brothers. It is a Bauhaus-style building from the 1930s. Save this picture!© Fabian Dejtiar5. Mendoza Central Park / B4FS Architects + MMAMM Museum AnnexAddress: Bartolomé Mitre Avenue and VendimiadoresIt stands out for combining recreational and cultural activities typical of contemporary urban life with a modern and adaptable architectural approach. In the center, there is a lake alongside the annex of the MMAMM Museum. Save this picture!© Fabian Dejtiar6. Nave Cultural + Nave CreativaAddress: España Avenue and Juan Agustín MazaIt is a renovation project of former warehouses of the General San Martín Railway (FCGSM) located at the Central Station, featuring spacious outdoor areas hosting various cultural activities. Save this picture!© Fabian Dejtiar7. Civic District + Flag MemorialAddress: Virgen del Carmen de Cuyo and Patricias MendocinasThe Government House and the Palace of Justice are monumental constructions that make up the Civic District. Located in the center of the Civic Park is the Memorial of the Flag of the Army of the Andes. Save this picture!© Fabian Dejtiar8. Museum of the Foundational AreaAddress: Governor Ricardo Videla Avenue and AlberdiNext to Pedro del Castillo Square – who would be the founder of the city in 1561 – is the Museum of the Foundational Area, showcasing an exhibition of items of historical and archaeological value from the region. Save this picture!via Flickr User: Miguel CC BY 2.0If you're interested in visiting wineries that have a significant connection to architecture, we recommend the following two located near the city: 9. Los Toneles WineryAddress: East Access Avenue 1360It is an "urban winery" with original architecture from 1922 that was restored in 2010 and is currently a cultural heritage site in Mendoza. 10. Trapiche WineryAddress: President Bartolomé Mitre 1970, MaipúIt is a Renaissance-style building constructed in 1912 that holds a significant connection to its nearby railway tracks, initially used to transport its production. * This article was originally published on July 07, 2017, and updated on June 02, 2023. Image gallerySee allShow less ShareShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1010955/mendoza-architecture-guide-10-sites-to-explore-the-city-of-canalsClipboard"COPY"CopyAbout this authorFabian DejtiarAuthor••• #TagsNewsArticlesTourismArchitecture City GuideArgentine ArchitectureMendozaCitiesArchitectureCite: Dejtiar, Fabian. "Mendoza Architecture Guide: 10 Sites to Explore the City of Canals" [Guía de arquitectura en Mendoza: 10 sitios para conocer la ciudad de las acequias] 02 Jan 2024. ArchDaily. (Trans. Piñeiro, Antonia ) Accessed .