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Teatro Colon
24,088
"I walked into the Teatro Colón box office one morning and was able to book an English speaking guided tour within the hour.""... splendorus chandelier , frescos , curtains and be acquainted to the magic world of the underground opera house where tailors , shoemakers , designers work for the marvelous performances that take place at this..."
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Calle Defensa
14,533
"The Sunday flea market is amazing, the restaurants, wine bars, tango displays, pop-up music events, gorgeous 19th century architecture, cobblestone streets, art galleries, unique local designer shops, this place h...""The Defensa street, full of antique shops and bustling brasseries, passes through the Dorrego square, where many tourists come on Sundays to see the street market and street performances."
Sights & Landmarks
Palacio Barolo
2,851
"... are to our tour guide Lucy for her "wonderful friendliness" and for her great knowledge of the Building (& the Divine Comedy too) who really just kept us all informed of all we needed to know throughout the tour.""The Barolo Palace is full of allusions to Dante's Inferno as its height, 100 meters high, representing the 100 songs of Dante and 22 floors which symbolizes the number of verses in the verses contained in it."
Sights & Landmarks
Centro Cultural Kirchner
2,011
"This is a beautiful building...just looking at the architecture is worth a visit.""The Old Postal Office Building is now a truly awesome Cultural Center, where one can spend hours visiting artistic expositions, musical events, cultural phenomena, and the very well preserved and recycled eclectic..."
Sights & Landmarks
Casa Rosada
9,799
"... a brief look through the offices of the President & the Vicet, you´ll also have access to the famous Balcony, the Palms Patio, as well as to the Dorado Saloon, the Scientists Saloon, the Busts Saloon among oth...""Amazing to see the balcony from which Eva Peron spoke to the crowds of people, and we were lucky to be there when they were changing the guard Very safe area, well policed"
Museums
Palacio Paz
366
"Palacio Paz is located across the street from the Plaza San Martin and is about an 8 minute walk from the Galerias Pacifico mall in the Florida shopping area.""You can visit the palace with a guided tour, which is totally recommendable since in that way you can know better about everything the building has, and everything that happened in there."
Shopping
Mercado de San Telmo
1,117
"Although it is a separate entity from the Sunday market, going to San Telmo on Sunday will allow you to duck into the Mercado San Telmo as you walk the mile of the Sunday market’s outdoor stalls from the Plaza de...""In the month that I stayed in Santelmo I found myself here every day for a perfect coffee at Chantal‘s, fresh fruit from my favourite vendor and the greatest empanadas in the city at El Horneo."
Sights & Landmarks
Plaza de Mayo
3,183
"... de Mayo, the plaza located directly in front of the Casa Rosada (Pink House) executive mansion and surrounded by many historic buildings such as the National Cathedral, the National Bank and the National Museum.""This is a beautiful plaza with a wonderful view of the presidential palace, enormous Argentina flag, wonderful monuments, beautiful & historic buildings surrounding the plaza."
Sights & Landmarks
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
4,250
"This structure, similar to the Washington Monument is a huge Obelisk in the centre of what must be the widest street in the world, with over 20 lanes of traffic, including 10 for the main carriageway, 4 for bus la...""Actual beautiful monument on the main avenue of Buenos Aires built in 1936, actually where a precious demolished church was located."
Sights & Landmarks
Avenida de Mayo
2,472
"This avenue is home to many famous buildings and architecture and home to many important historical events in Argentina's history, and continues to be the primary venue for protests, demonstrations, and celebrations.""Casa Rosada at one edge, the Congress Palace at the other, and Avenida 9 de Julio just in the middle...what you can dream more about whilst in BsAs? 2 km walk that will uncover you one of the most beautiful street..."
Sights & Landmarks
Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Merced
174
"... during the anti church riots of 1955, the church still contains many of the original furnishings, and decorative items, such as the wooden Cristo de la Humildad y Paciencia, that was carved from a single tree.""This is an impressive church, such a surprise to discover it, such a beautiful church to be visited in the centre."
Concerts & Shows
Cafe Tortoni
2,938
"The four piece band were outstanding, the singer sung with heartfelt passion and the tangoing couple smouldered as they spun around the stage.""The best part was the tango show offered most evenings, you pay the entrance fee and then you get a table so you can order dinner, or just finger food and drinks, the Tortoni wine was very good."
