he municipalities San Isidro and UNESCO We have concluded a cooperation agreement that aims to further open the doors of Villa Ocampo To the community. This initiative A symbolic residence of local education and tourism, Strengthen its role as a reference cultural space.
The signing ceremony was attended by José Sánchez Sorondo, Secretary of the Government of San Isidro. Mr. Ernesto Fernández Portu, Regional Director of Montevideo UNESCO. Claudia Mojica, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Argentina;
Villa Ocampo: A plan to bring cultures closer together
of UNESCO The city will continue to be responsible for the property, and the municipality will cooperate with maintenance operations and actively participate in the promotion of the site.
The aim is to expand the scope of the offering. cultural activities, guided tours and workshops; integrate Villa Ocampo As an open center for students, local residents and tourists.
“This agreement reaffirms our commitment to the preservation of cultural heritage and education,” said Fernández Portu. Sánchez Sorondo stressed that the partnership will make it possible to “bring history and culture closer to new generations.”
a legacy that lives on
Built in 1891, it is a National Historic Monument. Villa Ocampo It was donated to UNESCO in 1973. Victoria OcampoAn important figure in Argentine culture.
The mansion was the site of memorable meetings between writers and thinkers such as: Jorge Luis Borges, Adolfo Bioy Casares, Pablo Neruda, Albert Camus And Ocampo himself.
The challenge now is to revitalize its heritage and transform it into a meeting place for the community. “We want Villa Ocampo to be a place where culture lives and is shared,” Mojica said, underscoring the social value of the project.
Villa Ocampo: what is the significance of this opening
This initiative not only preserves the environment, but also unique heritage, But also, Training and cultural tourism. Through this partnership, San Isidro It plays an important role in promoting historical spaces that interact with the present.
opening of Villa Ocampo This represents an important step towards the democratization of access to culture and reinforces the idea that heritage is not only memory but also the future.
How to get to Villa Ocampo
Villa Ocampo can be visited on Fridays from 12:30 to 18:00 and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 19:00. There are several ways to tour the House Museum.
- Guided tour (space limited): Friday 2pm and 4pm. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 6pm Please make a reservation here.
- Free self-guided tour (Admission fee must be purchased here as well): Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- How to reserve a bistrocontact 11 3893-0105
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