📜 Massive metallic flower sculpture in Buenos Aires, a striking city landmark since 2002.
🔍 Designed by Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano, it mimics a real flower's daily opening and closing.
🌸 Witness the impressive petals open at 8 AM and close at sunset.
📸 Provides excellent photo opportunities in a relaxed park setting.
💡 Marvel at its hydraulic and photoelectric sensor system.
🌃 See the flower glow red when its petals are closed at night.
⚠️ Petals may close unexpectedly in high winds for protection.
🚧 One petal was damaged during a storm in December 2023.
🗓️ Petals remain open all night on May 25, September 21, December 24, and December 31.
🚶♀️ Easily accessible by subway (Facultad de Derecho stop) or bus.
🕒 Generally opens at 8:00 am daily.
Closes at sunset (around 7:00 pm in summer, 4:00 pm in winter).
Plaza de Las Naciones Unidas, near Av. Figueroa Alcorta 2300, La Recoleta.
Last updated 9 days ago
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