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The City Park revives its history in a new exhibition

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On Wednesday 23 de octubre se inaugurará la exposición “Parque de la Ciudad: una vuelta por su historia” en el Museo de la Ciudad (Defending 223), que por primera vez reunirá objetos históricos del icónico predio de atracciones junto con material inédito del museo.

La exhibición ofrecerá un recorrido por la evolución del parque, desde su creación en 1982 bajo el nombre de Interama hasta su transformación en un importante espacio verde para el sur de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

This sample, organizada por los ministerios de Cultura y de Espacio Público e Higiene Urbana de la Ciudad, tiene como objetivo recuperar la memoria del parque y su transición hacia un espacio público dedicado al ocio y la recreación. La curaduría está a cargo de Paula Carrella y Silvina González. Los visitantes podrán explorar documentos históricos, como los planos originales del parque, boletos de entrada y folletería, además de observar una maqueta del parque, piezas de antiguas atracciones como las aerogóndolas y el carrusel, as well as staff uniforms.

The City Park, since its beginnings, It has been a cultural and recreational reference in Buenos Aires. Conceived in the years 60 within the framework of the development of urban green spaces, was inaugurated in 1982 under the name of Interama, standing out for its innovative mechanical attractions that attracted crowds. In 1985, the construction of the Space Tower, with their 228 meters high, It became an iconic symbol of the park and the southern part of the city, being declared Cultural Heritage in 2011.

Over the years, the park has witnessed great events, becoming a central space for family and youth entertainment. Despite having closed as an amusement park, Its transformation into a green and recreational space continues to be fundamental for the urban and cultural life of Buenos Aires..

The exhibition will be open until March 2025 in the Cherubine Room of the City Museum. Tickets cost $1000 for residents and $5000 for non-residents. Wednesdays and for specific groups, admission is free.

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