Our History
136 years accompanying the city of Miramar 🇦🇷🇮🇹
A Visual Tour
Relive key moments of our trajectory.
Our origins
The history of the Italian Circle begins in the late 19th century, when groups of Italian immigrants decided to settle in a nascent Miramar. Faced with a lack of medical assistance, on April 28, 1889, these immigrants formed an Italian mutual aid society named "Joven Italia", with Felice Lucini as its first president.
In its beginnings, the society operated through a monthly fee that covered illness and medication expenses for its members. This structure operated for decades, but with the arrival of social health insurance, its original purpose lost relevance.
After World War II, a new wave of Italian immigration arrived in Miramar, which gave rise on June 29, 1959 to the Círculo Italiano de Miramar, under the presidency of Alberto Caroso. This new institution focused on the social and cultural aspect, organizing meetings, lunches, dinners and various activities for the Italian community.
Timeline
1889
April 28 - Foundation of the Italian mutual aid society "Joven Italia" in Miramar, under the presidency of Felice Lucini, to provide medical assistance and medicines to its members.
1959
June 29 - Formation of the Círculo Italiano de Miramar, chaired by Alberto Caroso, in response to the new wave of Italian immigration after World War II. Social gatherings, lunches, dinners and members' birthday celebrations begin.
2000
Formación de una comisión normalizadora para reactivar la sociedad de socorros mutuos "Joven Italia", que había quedado sin socios con la llegada de las obras sociales.
2002
June - Start of renovation work on the old Joven Italia building, with the aim of leaving an important cultural legacy to the city.
2005
Agosto - Fusión de ambas instituciones tras una asamblea unánime, formando la "Mutual Cultural Círculo Italiano Joven Italia". Octubre - Inauguración del Salón Michelangelo. Se crea una subcomisión de cultura que comienza a organizar la semana de la cultura anual.
2009
Sale of the Italian Circle building and start of construction of a second floor at the Joven Italia headquarters, with new classrooms and an additional hall.
2010
August 19 - Inauguration of the Giuseppe Verdi hall on the second floor, completing an important stage of expansion for the institution.
2024
Celebration of 136 years of history, reaffirming our commitment to promoting Italian culture in Miramar and continuing with the dreams to be fulfilled that drive our institution.
Our Cultural Legacy
A cultural pillar for Miramar over the decades
A space for the community
Since its formation, our cultural subcommittee has worked professionally in programming annual cultural events such as Culture Week, providing a space where artists, groups and institutions of the city can showcase their talents.
We have established a permanent monthly exhibition hall in our entrance hall, where talented local artists can present their works, and we regularly organize conferences, book presentations and workshops.
Our annual fashion cocktail, which began as a small event, has become a flagship event of the city, featuring leading figures in the fashion world and raising funds for local institutions in need.
Our Values
Principles that have guided our institution throughout these 136 years
Community
We encourage the sense of belonging and unity among the members of the Italian and local community, from our origins as a mutual aid society to today.
Culture
We preserve and promote the rich Italian culture through exhibitions, talks, and events that enrich the cultural life of Miramar.
Education
We offer learning opportunities of the Italian language and culture for all ages, contributing to the intellectual development of the community.
Integration
We build bridges between Italian and Argentine culture, enriching both communities, as demonstrated by our successful institutional merger in 2005.
Tradition and Innovation
We respect our roots while adapting to new times, as demonstrated by our evolution from a mutual aid society to an integral cultural center.
Solidarity
We support our community as we have done since 1889, now through charitable events such as our annual fashion cocktail that benefits local institutions.
Historical Gallery
A glimpse into our past in images
“"An institution that saw a city born, and a city that saw an institution grow, a pride for all Italians and for all their descendants. A dream that was distant and utopian, but that became a reality from the effort of hundreds of people who dedicated part of their lives to make it a reality. Today it is 136 years and there are many, but we still have dreams to fulfill."”