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La Plata Unveils the World’s Largest Mural of Pope Francis

Installed at the main plaza facing the Cathedral, the 50-meter artwork now glows each night under a municipal lighting program regulating visitor access.

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Overview

  • The 50-meter-high by 6-meter-wide mural by Martín Ron occupies the wall at streets 14 and 54 in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
  • The July 26 inauguration was led by Mayor Julio Alak and Archbishop Gustavo Carrara and drew national figures alongside local religious and community leaders.
  • Six high-power reflectors activate at dusk to illuminate the portrait without disrupting traffic or neighboring residents.
  • Traffic closures at seven nearby intersections continue each evening to ensure orderly pedestrian and vehicle flow around the site.
  • The unveiling featured live performances by Opus Cuatro, Odino Faccia, the Orquesta Latinoamericana de La Casita de Los Pibes and multiple city choirs.