Plaza San Martín.

Set along the historic Paseo del Siglo, Plaza San Martín is one of Rosario’s most important civic anchors. The square is defined by its central bronze equestrian monument of General José de San Martín, a replica of a sculpture in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, where the national hero spent his final years. Rather than just a static monument, the plaza functions as a lively focal point of local life, flanked by grand historic buildings like the former Palace of Courts—now housing the university's law school—and a former police headquarters turned provincial office. Visitors will find a space where history meets daily routine, often hosting organic markets and community recycling exchanges. It is an ideal, leafy starting point for a walking tour of the city's architectural golden age.