Evita Mural

The Evita mural, a tribute to Eva Perón on the 9 de Julio

In the heart of the 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world, a large mural pays tribute to Eva Perón, a major figure of Argentine history. The Buenos Aires audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this monumental work and the memory of Evita, who has remained a symbol for many Argentines.

Eva Perón on the widest avenue in the world

On a large building of the 9 de Julio avenue, two immense mural portraits depict Eva Perón, called Evita, wife of President Juan Perón and a very popular figure of Argentine history. The two faces, turned towards different directions, are charged with symbolism. Not far stands the statue of Don Quixote, given by Spain to Argentina in 1980, on this avenue among the widest in the world.

What to see

You admire the two large mural portraits of Eva Perón, visible from afar on the 9 de Julio, and the statue of Don Quixote nearby. The murals testify to the place of Evita in the Argentine collective memory. It is a powerful and symbolic stop, in the heart of the widest avenue of Buenos Aires.

Practical information

The Evita mural lies on a building of the 9 de Julio avenue, in the heart of Buenos Aires, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an open-air work, freely visible at all times, with no ticket office. It is admired from the avenue, with respect for the place and the memory it represents.

Who is depicted on the mural of the 9 de Julio?

Eva Perón, called Evita, wife of President Juan Perón and a major figure of Argentine history, depicted by two large mural portraits.

Where is the Evita mural?

On a large building of the 9 de Julio avenue, the widest avenue in the world, in the heart of Buenos Aires, near the statue of Don Quixote.