Floresta, Buenos Aires

Floresta is a neighbourhood located to the west of Buenos Aires. The district developed and was named after Buenos Aires Western Railway's first terminal station's area called La Floresta, in 1857.

Floresta
Railway station at Floresta
Railway station at Floresta
Location of Floresta within Buenos Aires
Location of Floresta within Buenos Aires
CountryArgentina
Autonomous CityBuenos Aires
ComunaC10
Important sitesEstadio Islas Malvinas
Area
 • Total2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Population
 • Total39,437
 • Density16,000/km2 (43,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)

Avellaneda Park, the neighborhood's most important, was built in 1914 on grounds that once belonged to a monastery. An early Italian immigrant to Argentina, Felix Barabino, built his home in Floresta and boasted the neighborhood's most imposing residence at the time. Today, it is home to the Floresta Cultural and Historical Society, which maintains a valuable library there.

Sports

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The district is home to All Boys football club who play at Estadio Islas Malvinas. It was also the original home of Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield, which is now based in the Liniers district of Buenos Aires.

Notable residents

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34°38′00″S 58°29′00″W / 34.63333°S 58.48333°W / -34.63333; -58.48333