Ciudad Jardín Lomas del Palomar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ciudad Jardín Lomas del Palomar
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido |  Tres de Febrero |
| Founded | 1944 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 17,605 |
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B 1684
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| Area code(s) | +54 11 |
Ciudad Jardín Lomas del Palomar is a special kind of neighborhood called a planned community. It's part of the Tres de Febrero area in Greater Buenos Aires, right next to the city of El Palomar. You can easily get to the capital city, about 20 kilometers away, using two train lines: the San Martín Line and the Urquiza Line.
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A Unique Neighborhood
Ciudad Jardín Lomas del Palomar is a lively and colorful place. About 6,650 families live here in an area of 2.4 square kilometers. It was designed to be a "Garden City," which means it mixes city life with lots of green spaces.
The neighborhood is made for walking. It has cozy homes like chalets and row houses with tiled roofs. These homes are on streets and boulevards lined with trees.
There are also three main town squares, called plazas. These plazas have shops, restaurants with outdoor seating, and places for kids to play. You'll find fountains and lots of plants there too.
The city's design makes it easy to walk to schools, churches, clubs, and parks from your home. Many smaller plazas, called plazoletas, are also surrounded by restaurants and businesses. Ciudad Jardín is known for its amazing food, including Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and German dishes.
A big part of the Colegio Militar de la Nacion (National Military College) is located here. This includes important historical sites like El Palomar de Casero and the Casa de Diego Casero. These places were central to the Battle of Caseros and important talks that happened before the Pact of San José de Flores.
How It Started
Ciudad Jardín opened in 1944. It was the idea of Erich Zeyen, who came from Germany in 1929. He wanted to create a Garden City that offered a good mix of city living and green areas. It was meant to be "a city within a city." This unique design has been recognized around the world in urban planning books.
Carlos María della Paolera, who started "World Urbanism Day," even called Ciudad Jardín the first Garden City in South America.
Today, people in Ciudad Jardín are talking about whether a new highway should be built. Some worry it might change the special feel of their community. They think it would be better to improve the existing San Martín train line instead.
Rock 'n Roll City
Ciudad Jardín is famous for its music scene! Many well-known jazz and rock musicians have come from here. Artists like Gustavo Santaolalla, Javier and Walter Malosetti, Los Piojos, Divididos, Arco Iris, and Sumo have all lived or played in the community. Andres "Ciro" Martinez, a very popular musician, lives in Ciudad Jardín right now.
The city still has a lively music scene. Local bands often play for their neighbors at different spots. The main plaza, Plaza de los Aviadores, often hosts music and cultural events.
The Battle of Caseros
In 1852, this area was the site of a big battle called the Battle of Caseros. It was fought between the Army of Buenos Aires, led by Juan Manuel de Rosas, and the Grand Army, led by Justo José de Urquiza.
Famous People From Here
- Ángel Lo Valvo
- Sebastián Prieto
- Luis Scola
- Jorge Donn
- Hilda Molina
- Gustavo Santaolalla
- León Gieco
- Francisco Benkö
- Jorge Olguin
- Saskia Sassen
- Enio Iommi
- Kurt Pahlen
- Alejandro Lanari
- Gerardo Bönnhoff
Famous Visitors
- Juan Manuel Fangio
- Guillermo Vilas
- Andrea de Cesaris
- Virginia Ruano Pascual
- Bobby Fischer
- Esteban Tuero
- Mercedes Sosa
- José Pékerman
- Miguel Najdorf
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad Jardín Lomas del Palomar para niños
