Bridge to Mendoza

Answer: In the historic center stands the Plaza Independencia with the monument “Alberdi”, created by the sculptor Juan Carlos Olavarria in 1910. A must-visit is the San Martin Park, designed by Carlos Thays in 1896 with elements of French landscape design. The Cathedral of Mendoza, built in neoclassical style by the architect Jose Alfonso, preserves frescoes of the XIX century.

Answer: Colonial architecture is preserved in the ruins of the old city, destroyed by the earthquake of 1861. The Julio Argentino Theatre (1925) showcases an eclectic art deco style created under the direction of engineer Jose Rizo. The wine cellars of the region combine Spanish traditions with modern technology, as in the Bodega "Lopez" built in 1898.

Answer: The Cornelio Moiano Museum of Natural History offers a collection of dinosaur fossils found in the province. In the park "General San Martin" there is an aquarium with endemics of the Mendoza River. The interactive exhibition "Wine Science" at the cultural center "Leopoldo Lugones" clearly explains the process of winemaking.

Answer: The view of the Andes from the Inca Bridge at sunset creates dramatic footage. The frescoes of street artists in the Chivilkoy area reflect local folklore. Vineyards "La Rural" offer panoramas of terraced plantations, included in the preliminary list of UNESCO.

Answer: The Casa de Fader underground museum preserves the works of the artist Fernando Fader in the original wine cellars of the XIX century. The 1909 seismic observatory shows equipment used after the 1861 disaster. The chapel “Karaantita” in the foothills preserved the wall paintings of the Guarani of the XVII century.

Answer: The Aconcagua Park is named after the expedition of 1897, when Matthias Zurbriggen was the first to conquer the summit. The ruins of the Church of San Francisco remind of an earthquake that changed the layout of the city. The Casa de San Martin Museum holds documents on the preparation of the Andean army for the liberation campaign of 1817.