A strange sight greets you in Plaza Sicilia. A Persian lion, seemingly marked for butchering, stands on a small platform. This is El Caracól, a unique sculpture within this sprawling park. El Caracól is often overlooked, overshadowed by the grandeur of the plaza itself, yet it holds a silent history. The plaza is bordered by the bustling Avenidas Libertador, Sarmiento, Alcorta, and Casares, in the eastern part of Palermo, near Parque 3 de Febrero. El Caracól is part of a larger installation gifted to Buenos Aires by the Iranian government. Just beyond El Caracól rises a towering pedestal with two bull heads. This is the Column of the Persian Temple, a replica of a column at the Palace of Persepolis. These gifts from Iran stand as a testament to international relations. They offer a cultural bridge between Argentina and Iran, within the tranquil setting of Plaza Sicilia. One plaque in front of El Caracól has been removed, leaving only the Iranian coat-of-arms to mark its origin. Explore further into Plaza Sicilia and discover other hidden treasures, each with a tale to tell. But don’t forget El Caracól, the silent lion guarding the entrance to a world of stories.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to