Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas facts for kids
| Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas | |
Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas, in the Plaza San Martín.
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 Location in Buenos Aires
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| Coordinates | 34°35′38.2″S 58°22′30.3″W / 34.593944°S 58.375083°W |
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| Location | Avenida del Libertador, San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Designer | Andrés Morán |
| Opening date | June 24, 1990 |
| Dedicated to | Argentine soldiers killed in Falklands War |
The Monument to the Fallen in the Falklands (in Spanish, Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas) is a special memorial in San Martín Square in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was built to remember the 649 brave Argentine soldiers who lost their lives during the Falklands War. This monument is a cenotaph, which means it's a tomb or memorial for people buried somewhere else.
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Remembering the Falklands War
The Monument to the Fallen in the Falklands honors the soldiers who died in the Falklands War. This short war happened in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom. It was fought over control of the Falkland Islands, which Argentina calls the Malvinas Islands.
What is a Cenotaph?
A cenotaph is a special kind of monument. It looks like a tomb, but it doesn't actually hold any bodies. Instead, it's built to honor people who died, especially those whose bodies were never found or are buried far away. The Monument to the Fallen in the Falklands is a cenotaph to remember the soldiers who fought bravely.
The Monument's Message
The monument has an important message carved into it. It says: "La nación también rinde homenaje a los que guardan en su cuerpo o memoria las huellas del combate." This means: "The nation also honors those who store in their bodies or their memories the footprints of combat." This message reminds everyone to remember not only those who died but also those who survived the war and carry its memories.
Location and Opening
The Monument to the Fallen in the Falklands is located in San Martín Square, a well-known park in Buenos Aires. It stands on Libertador Avenue. The monument was officially opened on June 24, 1990.
See also
In Spanish: Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas para niños
