Plaza Italia (Buenos Aires Underground)
Metro station in Buenos Aires
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Plaza Italia station is part of the line D of the Buenos Aires Underground. It is located at the intersection of Avenida Santa Fe and the roundabout surrounding Plaza Italia in Palermo. The station was opened on 23 February 1940 as part of the extension of Line D from Tribunales to Palermo.[1]
LocationAv. Santa Fe between J.L. Borges and Thames
Coordinates34°34′53.4″S 58°25′15.9″W
PlatformsIsland platforms
Opened23 February 1940
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| Location | Av. Santa Fe between J.L. Borges and Thames | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 34°34′53.4″S 58°25′15.9″W | ||||||||||
| Platforms | Island platforms | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 23 February 1940 | ||||||||||
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A short distance from the station are the La Rural fairgrounds, owned by the Sociedad Rural Argentina, the former Buenos Aires Zoo (now "EcoParque"), and the Botanical Garden.
In 1997 the station was declared a national historic monument.[2]
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