Plaza Italia (Buenos Aires Underground)
Plaza Italia is a station on Line D of the Buenos Aires Underground (Subte). It is located beneath Avenida Santa Fe, at its intersection with Avenida Sarmiento and Avenida Las Heras, in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The station serves the geographically important Plaza Italia, a major transportation hub and landmark. Passengers can transfer to numerous bus lines operating from the plaza. It provides access to the Palermo Zoo (now Ecoparque Interactivo Buenos Aires), the Argentine Rural Society exhibition grounds, and the Italian Hospital.
Plaza Italia station opened on June 5, 1938, as part of the inaugural section of Line D between Catedral and Tribunales. The station's architecture reflects the Art Deco style prevalent in the early stations of the Buenos Aires Underground. It features murals and tile work typical of the period.
The station serves a significant volume of passengers due to its location in a dense commercial and residential area and its connection to various points of interest. It plays a critical role in the city's public transportation network.