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date_opened=December 22, 1939| |
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architect= [[Alejandro Bustillo]]| |
architect= [[Alejandro Bustillo]]| |
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owner=[[Province of Buenos Aires]] Institute of Casinos and Lotteries (IPLyC)| |
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casino_type=Land| |
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The '''Casino Central''' ("Central [[Casino]]") is located in [[Mar del Plata]], [[Argentina]], and is one of the largest such establishments in the country. |
The '''Casino Central''' ("Central [[Casino]]") is located in [[Mar del Plata]], [[Argentina]], and is one of the largest such [[Gambling in Argentina|establishments]] in the country. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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The Central Casino is one of a pair of twin buildings designed by architect [[Alejandro Bustillo]]. Inspired by seafront [[ |
The Central Casino is one of a pair of twin buildings designed by architect [[Alejandro Bustillo]]. Inspired by seafront [[Hôtel du Palais]] in [[Biarritz]], [[France]], the casino and neighboring [[NH Gran Hotel Provincial|Grand Provincial Hotel]] (inaugurated in 1950) remain architectural landmarks of the city of Mar del Plata as well as of Argentina. Its decoration was designed by famed French designer [[Jean-Michel Frank]] (who was in Argentina at work on the [[Llao Llao Hotel]]) together with local [[interior design]] house Casa Comte. Ground was broken on the casino's construction on July 15, 1938, by the [[Concordancia (Argentina)|Concordance]] Governor of [[Buenos Aires Province]], [[Manuel Fresco]], and the Central Casino was inaugurated on December 22, 1939.<ref name=icono>[http://publicaronline.net/2010/05/11/actualidad/hotel-provincial-de-mar-del-plata-un-paseo-y-su-historia-video/ Hotel Provincial de Mar del Plata, un paseo y su historia] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101218020329/http://publicaronline.net/2010/05/11/actualidad/hotel-provincial-de-mar-del-plata-un-paseo-y-su-historia-video/ |date=2010-12-18 }} ''Crítica de la Argentina'': Ícono de una época de esplendor {{in lang|es}}</ref> |
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Bustillo's twin buildings were designed in an eclectic style, but with reminiscences of French [[Neoclassical architecture]]. The buildings were clad in brick and [[quartzite]], and topped with a [[slate]] [[mansard]]. Bustillo also designed the development's surrounding Bristol Esplanade, or ''Rambla Casino'', and central square, both built from 1938 to 1941 for the casino and future hotel. [[Guillermo Brown]] Square separates the two twin buildings, and opens to the sea via wide stone steps flanked by two iconic statues of [[sea lion]]s, carved by [[José Fioravanti]].<ref name=icono/> |
Bustillo's twin buildings were designed in an eclectic style, but with reminiscences of French [[Neoclassical architecture]]. The buildings were clad in brick and [[quartzite]], and topped with a [[slate]] [[mansard]]. Bustillo also designed the development's surrounding Bristol Esplanade, or ''Rambla Casino'', and central square, both built from 1938 to 1941 for the casino and future hotel. [[Guillermo Brown]] Square separates the two twin buildings, and opens to the sea via wide stone steps flanked by two iconic statues of [[sea lion]]s, carved by [[José Fioravanti]].<ref name=icono/> |
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[[File:Stensjölejon i Mar del Plata.jpg|left|thumb|One of Fioravanti's sea lions and the Bristol Promenade]] |
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The casino was refurbished by the provincial government in December 2007,<ref name=nacion>[http://www.lanacion.com.ar/976458-el-tradicional-casino-de-mar-del-plata-renovado ''La Nación'': El tradicional casino de Mar del Plata, renovado {{es}} |
The casino was refurbished by the provincial government in December 2007,<ref name=nacion>[http://www.lanacion.com.ar/976458-el-tradicional-casino-de-mar-del-plata-renovado ''La Nación'': El tradicional casino de Mar del Plata, renovado] {{in lang|es}}</ref> and the Grand Provincial Hotel was reopened by [[Madrid]]-based [[NH Hotels]] in February 2009.<ref>[http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1022721 ''La Nación'': Reabrirán el hotel Provincial] {{in lang|es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.nettikasinot.com/ |title= Nettikasinot }} Monday, April 6, 2020 </ref> |
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The grand entrance of the Central Casino, marked by a canopy, was located on [[Patricio Peralta Ramos]] Avenue, but was moved to the seashore esplanade following its 2007 refurbishment. Gaming space includes a main room overlooking the [[Atlantic Ocean]], as well as rooms for [[high roller]]s (140 tables, including [[blackjack]], [[baccarat]], [[craps]], and [[roulette]]) and for [[slot machine]]s (630).<ref> |
The grand entrance of the Central Casino, marked by a canopy, was located on [[Patricio Peralta Ramos]] Avenue, but was moved to the seashore esplanade following its 2007 refurbishment. Gaming space includes a main room overlooking the [[Atlantic Ocean]], as well as rooms for [[high roller]]s (140 tables, including [[blackjack]], [[baccarat]], [[craps]], and [[roulette]]) and for [[slot machine]]s (630).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mondoexplorer.com/mardelplata/attractions/casino-central.php |title=Mondo Explorer: Mar del Plata |access-date=2011-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714111848/http://www.mondoexplorer.com/mardelplata/attractions/casino-central.php |archive-date=2011-07-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The casino welcomes around 12,000 players per evening during the summer tourist season, with as many as 18,000 daily during January weekends.<ref name=nacion/> |
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The Central Casino shares the north building with a 66-room [[four star hotel]],<ref name=icono/> the |
The Central Casino shares the north building with a 66-room [[four star hotel]],<ref name=icono/> the Auditorium Theatre, the Ástor Piazzolla Room, a sports arena that hosted [[gymnastics]] tournaments and numerous other events at the [[1995 Pan American Games]], and the School of Hospitality. The ground floor also houses numerous storefronts and is surrounded by a [[portico]] along its beachfront side. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Casinos in Argentina]] |
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[[Category:Hotels in Argentina]] |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Mar del Plata]] |
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[[Category:Casinos completed in 1939]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Mar del Plata]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:50, 19 October 2023
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| Address | Boulevard Marítimo 2148, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
| Opening date | December 22, 1939 |
| Theme | Biarritz |
| No. of rooms | 66 |
| Total gaming space | 7,000 m2 (75,000 sq ft)[1] |
| Signature attractions | Teatro Auditórium Sala Ástor Piazzolla |
| Casino type | Land |
| Owner | Province of Buenos Aires Institute of Casinos and Lotteries (IPLyC) |
| Architect | Alejandro Bustillo |
| Renovated in | 2007 |
| Website | www.loteria.gba.gov.ar |
The Casino Central ("Central Casino") is located in Mar del Plata, Argentina, and is one of the largest such establishments in the country.
Overview
[edit]The Central Casino is one of a pair of twin buildings designed by architect Alejandro Bustillo. Inspired by seafront Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France, the casino and neighboring Grand Provincial Hotel (inaugurated in 1950) remain architectural landmarks of the city of Mar del Plata as well as of Argentina. Its decoration was designed by famed French designer Jean-Michel Frank (who was in Argentina at work on the Llao Llao Hotel) together with local interior design house Casa Comte. Ground was broken on the casino's construction on July 15, 1938, by the Concordance Governor of Buenos Aires Province, Manuel Fresco, and the Central Casino was inaugurated on December 22, 1939.[2]
Bustillo's twin buildings were designed in an eclectic style, but with reminiscences of French Neoclassical architecture. The buildings were clad in brick and quartzite, and topped with a slate mansard. Bustillo also designed the development's surrounding Bristol Esplanade, or Rambla Casino, and central square, both built from 1938 to 1941 for the casino and future hotel. Guillermo Brown Square separates the two twin buildings, and opens to the sea via wide stone steps flanked by two iconic statues of sea lions, carved by José Fioravanti.[2]
The casino was refurbished by the provincial government in December 2007,[3] and the Grand Provincial Hotel was reopened by Madrid-based NH Hotels in February 2009.[4][5]
The grand entrance of the Central Casino, marked by a canopy, was located on Patricio Peralta Ramos Avenue, but was moved to the seashore esplanade following its 2007 refurbishment. Gaming space includes a main room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, as well as rooms for high rollers (140 tables, including blackjack, baccarat, craps, and roulette) and for slot machines (630).[6] The casino welcomes around 12,000 players per evening during the summer tourist season, with as many as 18,000 daily during January weekends.[3]
The Central Casino shares the north building with a 66-room four star hotel,[2] the Auditorium Theatre, the Ástor Piazzolla Room, a sports arena that hosted gymnastics tournaments and numerous other events at the 1995 Pan American Games, and the School of Hospitality. The ground floor also houses numerous storefronts and is surrounded by a portico along its beachfront side.
References
[edit]- ^ Sanz y Ordoqui Propiedades: Mar del Plata ciudad balnearia (in Spanish)
- ^ a b c Hotel Provincial de Mar del Plata, un paseo y su historia Archived 2010-12-18 at the Wayback Machine Crítica de la Argentina: Ícono de una época de esplendor (in Spanish)
- ^ a b La Nación: El tradicional casino de Mar del Plata, renovado (in Spanish)
- ^ La Nación: Reabrirán el hotel Provincial (in Spanish)
- ^ "Nettikasinot". Monday, April 6, 2020
- ^ "Mondo Explorer: Mar del Plata". Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2011-02-20.