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Independencia (Buenos Aires Underground)

Independencia is an underground station in Buenos Aires, Argentina serviced by two lines. The Line C platforms were opened in 1934. The Line E platforms were opened in 1966.

History

The Line C station was opened on 9 November 1934 as part of the inaugural section of the line, from Constitución to Diagonal Norte. The Line E platforms were opened on 24 April 1966 as part of the extension of Line E from San José to Bolívar.

The two lines are connected by underground tunnels.

Location

The station lies under the intersection of Avenida Independencia (from which it takes its name) and Avenida 9 de Julio. Notable sites within walking distance of the station include the Argentine University of Enterprise (UADE) and the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Social Sciences.

At Independencia, passengers can transfer between the two lines or to Metrobus 9 de Julio.

Popular culture

The station was used as a set in the 1996 Argentine science fiction film Moebius.

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