Avenida 9 de Julio, World's Widest Avenue with Iconic Landmarks
Av 9 de Julio
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Introduction
Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires, Argentina is named after Argentina's Independence Day on July 9, 1816. The street's width is unusual, spanning an entire block and rare in Buenos Aires' grid-like street network. The distance between adjacent streets is approximately 110 meters, greater than that of Manhattan in the United States.
Along Avenida 9 de Julio, heading southward from the north, there are many famous buildings and landmarks, including the French Embassy, Columbus Theatre, Buenos Aires Obelisk, Plaza Republica, Don Quixote statue at the intersection with May Avenue, former Ministry of Transportation building, as well as the Constitution Station and Constitution Square.