Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca
Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca better known as Diagonal Sur, is an important avenue in the Monserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is oriented north-east/south-west, diagonally bisecting the city blocks which give the city centre a checkerboard plan. It is named after President Julio Argentino Roca, who held power from 1880 to 1886, and from 1896 to 1904.Connections
The north-west corner of Plaza de Mayo is the start of Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca, just to the north of the Legislatura.
At the junction with Peru street is located equestrian monument to Julio Argentino Roca.Underground
Below the entire length of the avenue runs line of the Buenos Aires Underground, which has two stations along the Diagonal.Gallery
