This steel sculpture is one of the signature landmarks of Buenos Aires. It was donated to the city by an architect in 2002. The sculpture is fairly big (75 feet tall), with its signature characteristic being that its petals can move. The petals are retracted at sunset and then opened up again at sunrise. I thought that it was a gorgeous looking sculpture, but not something to go out of one's way for. What was disappointing as well is that you cannot get close to it and only take photos from a distance. It is surrounded by a reflecting pool. However, it was a perfect add on to my visit to the nearby Recoleta Cemetery. read more

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Posting here as part of my personal mission to earn back Yelp Elite status by spotlighting unique, culturally rich spots that might not always get the attention they deserve from American tourists. Floralis Genérica is definitely a cool landmark -- a massive steel flower set in a peaceful park near Recoleta. The design is striking, and the area is impressively clean and well-kept. You'll get some great photo ops here, especially when the petals are open under the sun. But a couple of things held me back from giving this a higher rating. For one, you can't get very close to the sculpture. Unlike something like "The Bean" in Chicago, where you can walk right up, touch it, and experience it from all angles, here you're kept at a distance -- which limits the interaction and overall impact. Also: where are the public restrooms? For such a major tourist draw, there's a surprising lack of bathroom access. A place like this should absolutely have free public facilities -- it's a basic expectation, especially for families and international visitors. Still, it's a worthwhile stop if you're exploring the city and want something visually iconic and relatively quiet. Just come prepared -- and maybe don't load up on coffee right beforehand. read more

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Take an early morning walk to see a enormous flower bloom each day. Floralis Generica is a giant metal sculpture that opens and closes each day over a large pool of water near the National Museum of Fine Arts. When the petals are closed, the flower stands 75 feet tall and 52 feet wide. When the petals are open, they span 105 feet. It was designed by Eduardo Catalano. Amazing to see the city of Buenos Aires reflected in the petals. Visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds. read more

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Floralis Generica is a massively huge gleaming stainless and aluminum mechanized sculpture. But don't get too excited, because as with most things in Argentina, it's broken down and the mechanization doesn't work. But don't "cry for Argentina." At 75 feet tall and an art form of totally of total beauty it's still worth seeing. read more

Floralis Generica - Parks Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

What Michael C. Wrote. He knows all about it. Would have liked to have him as my guide. It was impressive to come upon it. I have never seen such a sleek yet simple structure. I only saw it during the day and missed the closed petals and lights at night, bummer. It's crazy how many wonderful things pass by our eyes without much thought. Will have to give it a closer look next time I am in BA, but not likely in this lifetime at least. read more

Floralis Generica - Parks Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Our private tour of Buenos Aires started here at the Plaza de las Naciones Unidas, AKA United Nations Square, a four-acre park that showcases this massive, mechanized sculpture. Completed in 2002 by local Eduardo Catalano, the aluminum and stainless steel sculpture is just over 75' tall and has six petals that "close" at sunset and "opens" at sunrise. In the open position, it's angled and looks like a fancy satellite dish especially with the exposed pistil. The sculpture sits over a reflecting pool which also acts as low-key protection from curious human hands. Park entry is free. TIP: Go early as the place can get infested with tourists. We were there around 9am and had the whole place to ourselves for about 10 minutes. Great photo ops! read more

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Fun, shiny metallic flower in the middle of the city. It's a good landmark to meet and easy to spot when flying into aeroparque. It opens and closes on a slow rhythmic cycle and at night its lit in a variety of oscillating colors. Best viewed at dusk, when the lights turn on but the sky isn't completely dark and the petals are somewhat open. They recently finished all the construction around it and it's fully functional. If you hang around long enough, you can see the slight change of the petals and you can definitely hear the clicking and creaking sound of movement. read more

Floralis Generica - Closed so tight - Parks Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Floralis Generica, or the Giant Steel Flower, is a huge aluminum and stainless steel sculpture that was constructed in 2002. The amazing moving artwork was created by Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano. Measuring about 23 meters (75 feet) high Floralis Generica is the city's first mobile sculpture and is controlled by a hydraulic system and photocells. This sculpture acts like a real flower since the gigantic petals are open during the day and close for the night with a red glow emanating from within. The petals span 32 meters open and 16 meters closed. Four special nights a year the petals remain open: May 25th, September 21st and December 24th and 31st. Located in Plaza de las Naciones Unidas, a park in the center of Buenos Aires. It sits in a lake so people don't mess with it. I'll give it five stars for originality. read more

Floralis Generica - Parks Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

This massive metal flower is a nice place to visit. Since it opens and closes with the sun via hydraulic machinery you might be able to spend a few more minutes if you time your evening or morning correctly. The "show" is more impressive at night because the lights around the base of the sculpture have more effect. read more

Floralis Generica - Avenida 9 De Julio - Parks Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Interesting work of architecture. I heard that is actually opens and closed with the sun light. I never seen it happen myself because is rather not spend an entire day gazing at it. It's one of those good for a photo opp them move on kind of attractions. read more

Floralis Generica - Parks Near Me - Buenos Aires, C