Congreso de la Nación
Government Building
Avenida Rivadavia 1864
43733966
This iconic palace was designed by Victor Meano who combined regal Corinthian style with a strong Italian influence to create Buenos Aires' beautiful congress house. This building holds the Camera of Senators and the Camera of Representatives of the Argentinean nation. Free guides are offered but dress is formal. Subte Congreso Línea A
Plaza de los Dos Congresos
Historical Site
Av. Rivadavia 1600
The Plaza de los Dos Congresos (Two Congresses Square) encompasses almost three city blocks. The center of this relaxing city park boasts a fabulous bronze reproduction of "The Thinker" by Auguste Rodin. "Subte Congreso Línea A"
Café Tortoni
Café
Avenida de Mayo 825
Mon-Sun 8a-2a
mailto:roberto@cafetortoni.com.ar
http://www.cafetortoni.com.ar/
43424328
One of the oldest and best preserved cafes in Buenos Aires. It was founded in 1858 and frequently visited by famous characters such as Carlos Gardel and Benito Quinquela Martín. Nowadays, jazz and tango shows are a favourite. It is situated at 826 Avenida de Mayo. Subte : Lima Línea A
La Casa Rosada
Government Building
Balcarce 50
mailto:atencionaclientes@ar.cirsa.com
http://www.casarosada.gov.ar/
This is seat of the national government since the First Council. The pink palace owes its colour to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, who painted it with pink to symbolize the reunification of the country after the civil war between Federals whose battle colour was red, and Unitarians, whose battle colour was white. Subte Catedral Línea D
Palacio Barolo
Historical Site
Avenue de Mayo 1370
mailto:miqueast@yahoo.com.ar
http://www.pbarolo.com.ar/index.htm
4383 1065
Designed by Italian architect Mario Palanti, the Palacio Barolo (Barolo Palace) is one of Buenos Aires' most fantastic architectural beasts. Commissioned by a powerful Argentinean textile tycoon, the palace was completed in 1923. While the original purpose was to house Dante Alighieri's ashes, the plan did not come to fruition and now is mainly used as an office building. The Palacio Barolo was carefully designed to include references to the Divine Comedy and was the tallest construction in Latin America for many years. Visitors should not miss the incredible view from the 24th floor. Free tours available. Subte Peru Linea A
Pirámide de Mayo
Historical Site
Avenida de Mayo 800 - Plaza de Mayo
This monument, the Pyramid of May, was completed on May 25th, 1811 in commemoration of the May Revolution of 1810. Cañete was the mason who lead the construction of the 15-meter tall obelisk. In later renovations, a statue of a woman symbolizing the new Republic was placed on top and other allegorical sculptures were placed around the base. In 1884, the monument was relocated to its current location. "Subte Plaza de Mayo Línea A"
Plaza de Mayo
Historical Site
Avenida de Mayo 800
Plaza de Mayo (May Square) was founded by Juan de Garay in 1580 and has always been a symbol of Buenos Aires politics. The city's first monument, Pirámide de Mayo, is located in the center of the plaza along with fountains and benches. Plaza de Mayo is surrounded by many important governmental and financial buildings such as the Casa Rosada (Pink House), Banco de la Nación (Nation's Bank), and Cabildo (Town Hall). Visitors should note that importance of this location for the group known as Madres de la Plaza de Mayo (Mothers of May Square). Here, mothers of children "disappeared" during the "Dirty War" gather in protest every Thursday at 3pm. "Subte Plaza de Mayo Línea A "
Once Maluco Beleza
Music Bar
Sarmiento 1728
mailto:info@malucobeleza.com.ar
http://www.malucobeleza.com.ar/
4373 0959
Brazilian style at its best. Whether going to eat Bahian cuisine or heating it up on the dance floor, this music bar is a fabulous treat. On weekend nights live performances of Brazilian music rock the house. Lambada and Zouk dance teachers also teach basic steps to the public on Fridays at 10pm and Sundays at 9pm. Subte : Uruguay Linea B
Ecological Reserve
Outdoors
Open during daylight hours
Avenida Tristán Achaval Rodríguez 1550
4315 1320
The Ecological Reserve is a 360-hectare preserved landmass and has become a popular nature reserve with paths for walkers and cyclists. The paths are of ideal length, taking from 1 to 3 hours to complete. Bus : 2
Museo Judío de Buenos Aires
Museum
Libertad 769, Tue & Thu 4pm-6:30pm
mailto:adaszko@cvtci.com.ar
http://www.museosargentinos.org.ar/museos/museo.asp?codigo=492
4372 0014
Founded in 1967, the Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires is a private museum with artistic, historical, and religious heritage. Dr. Salvador Kibrick founded the museum by donating his own private collection. The museum has two main rooms displaying artifacts and documents from the Jewish immigration to Argentina. Subte : Tribunales Linea D
Museo Histórico Nacional del Cabildo y de la Revolución de Mayo
Museum
Bolívar 65
Tue-Fri 10:30am-5pm, Sun 11:30am-6pm
http://www.museosargentinos.org.ar/museos/museo.asp?codigo=125
4334 1782
This building was the starting place of the May Revolution. Its work was stopped in 1821 when the Law of Suppression of Cabildos was dictated. Today it functions as the National History Museum of Buenos Aires. Subte: Catedral Station, Line D
Museo Etnográfico
Museum
Moreno 350
Tue-Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 3pm-7pm
mailto:info.museo@filo.uba.ar
http://www.museoetnografico.filo.uba.ar/index.html
43317788
This building was originally built as the seat of the University of Buenos Aires around 1880. Today, the museum houses valuable collections of anthropology, archeology, folklore and ethnography, which add up to more than 150,000 artifacts and documents. Each year, the museum creates exhibitions displaying works by artists from Argentina, Peru and other continents including Europe and Africa.
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