Floralis Generica
Floralis Genérica
Giant metallic flower sculpture that blooms and closes daily in Buenos Aires.

📜 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.

Why Go

🌸 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.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Petals may close unexpectedly in high winds for protection.
🚧 One petal was damaged during a storm in December 2023.

Tips

🗓️ 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.

Hours

🕒 Generally opens at 8:00 am daily.
Closes at sunset (around 7:00 pm in summer, 4:00 pm in winter).

📍 Location

Plaza de Las Naciones Unidas, near Av. Figueroa Alcorta 2300, La Recoleta.

Last updated 9 days ago

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