Avenida Alvear
Avenue
Avenida Alvear 1300
Avenida Alvear is one of Buenos Aires' most regal strolling streets. Visitors can begin the seven-block stretch at Plazoleta Carlos Pellegrini, and explore the Alvear memorial where the street ends. This street is lined by beautiful old houses and grand palaces that have survived Buenos Aires' tumultuous past. Haute couture owns Avenida Alvear with big name stores such as Cartier, Prada and Louis Vuitton. Bus: 17, 59, 102
The Shamrock Bar
Bar
Rodríguez Peña 1220
Daily 6p-3a
mailto:info@theshamrockbar.com
http://www.theshamrockbar.com
4812 3584
The beat at Shamrock bar is pumping every night and invites everyone to come in and enjoy the pub-style atmosphere. This is a great place to go for cocktails and mingling. The Shamrock always has an up-beat tempo and magically retains its fashionable and classy reputation. Bus : 10, 12, 152
Centro Cultural Recoleta
Cultural Space
Junín 1930
Mon-Fri 2p-9p
Sat-Sun 10am-9pm
http://centroculturalrecoleta.org/ccr-sp/
4803 1040
This chameleon was first a place of worship and then its function was replaced by Iglesia del Pilar. It was converted into a hospital during the British Invasions in 1806, an academy of art in 1815 and then an asylum until it was re-built by the architect Juan Buschiazzo in 1858. In 1979 it became a cultural centre which was designed by Jacques Bedel, Luis Benedit and Clorindo Testa. Bus: 130
Biblioteca Nacional
Library
Calle Agüero 2502
mailto:biblioteca_nacional@bibnal.edu.ar
http://www.bn.gov.ar/
4808 6000
While construction of the new headquarters for the National Library started in the 1950s, it was not completed until 1992. The Biblioteca Nacional (Natinal Library) is surrounded by large gardens and houses more than 5 million books. It is also a popular venue for conferences and cultural programs. Bus: 10, 37, 110, 92
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Museum
Avenida del Libertador 1473
Tue-Fri 12:30pm-8:30pm; Sat-Sun 9:30am-8:30pm
mailto:museo@mnba.org.ar
http://www.mnba.org.ar/index.php
4803 0802
Inaugurated in 1896, the National Museum of Fine Arts houses 32 exhibit halls with state of the art technology for both traditional and multimedia shows. Its permanent collection includes pieces by famous artists including Rodin, Goya, Renoir, and Van Gogh. Argentine artists are also featured and their works date from the 19th and 20th centuries.Bus: 130
Palais de Glace
Museum
Posadas 1725
Tue-Sun 2pm-8pm
http://www.palaisdeglace.org/
48041163
Originally, this was an ice skating rink, giving it its current name. In 1931 it was remodeled by the architect Bustillo, who converted it into an exhibition centre leaving intact the original structures. It has a large glass dome with lamps that provide natural light. Bus: 17, 130, 67, 124
Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo
Museum
Avenida del Libertador 1902
2pm-7pm Tue-Sun
mailto:museo@mnad.org
http://www.mnad.org/
4806 8306
The National Museum for Decorative Art was the former palatial mansion of the wealthy Argentine Errázuriz Alvear family. The inside of this building exposes the French-inspired architectural plans and embellishments. The collection is not to be missed and will give visitors a strong sense of decorative art throughout Argentina's history. Colectivos: 10, 21, 37, 38, 41, 59, 60, 67, 92
Plaza Francia
Outdoors
Avenida del Libertador, entre Agote y Pueyrredón
During the weekend, Plaza Francia (France Square) visitors can enjoy of one of the largest craft fairs the adjoining ‘place of the artists’ and can browse some of the best locally designed jewelry, leather goods and art-de-object found anywhere in the world. Bus: 17, 61, 67, 110
Galería Alvear
Shopping
Avenida Alvear 1883
Built by Jesuits in 1734, the Parroquia San Pedro Telmo has a statue of Saint Pedro Telmo and two important bell towers. Visitors should note the intricate interiors with a Latin American cross and three ships emphasize the image of Our Lady of Bethlehem and San Rafael of Archangel. Bus: 17, 67, 124, 130, 92
Floralis Genérica
Outdoors
Plaza Naciones Unidas (Avenida Figueroa Alcorta @ Quiroga)
The Floris Genérica, known to foreigners as "the huge metal flower" is located in the center of the United Nations Plaza on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta between the Facultad de Derecho (University of Law) and the MALBA museum. In 2002, architect Eduardo Catalano erected the flower as a gift to the city. This flower, said to be a symbol of all flowers (generica) stands as a symbol of nature and technology. Bus : 17, 124, 130
Museum of Latin American Art in Buenos Aires (MALBA)
Museum
Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415
Mon-Sun 12-8pm, Wed 12-9pm, Closed Tue
mailto:info@malba.org.ar
http://www.malba.org.ar/web/
4808-6598
MALBA, the Museum of Latin American Art in Buenos Aires, displays modern art from all over South America. Artists include famous Argentine surrealist Xul Solar as well as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. This museum is free on Wednesdays and deserves at least an hour of careful wandering. Bus : 17, 124, 130
Cementerio de Recoleta
Museum / Outdoors
Junin 1800
7am - 6pm
4804 7040
Recoleta Cemetery constitutes one of the three most important cemeteries in the world. It was built in 1822 and has suffered various renovations that has angered many an ancestor. Its architecture captures the opulence of the dominant classes that settled Buenos Aires between 1880 and 1930. This vast monument of a bygone age presents a startling historical journey and a good guide will open your eyes to one of South America’s most important capital cities and its great late historical figures. Nearly 6500 tombs hold the great and the good, Eva Peron, known as Evita lies in the Recoleta cemetery. Her life immortalized by many writers and the show song, ‘Don’t cry for me Argentina.’ Bus : 17, 61, 62, 93, 110
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