The city of Buenos Aires is without a doubt one of the main tourist destinations for visitors from all over the world who decide to spend their holidays in Argentina. The variety of places to visit in the capital of the Argentine Republic is such that it is almost impossible to visit them all in a few days, so we have compiled this Top 10 best places to visit in Buenos Aires.
In this list we have included places of historical and political importance, monuments, theaters, cultural centers, shopping centers and recreational areas so that tourists visiting Buenos Aires can choose the places they want to visit without missing any of the must-see places.
Obelisk
It is located in Plaza de la República, at the intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio and Corrientes. Its overall height is 67 meters, and each of its sides recalls a historical event in Buenos Aires: the first foundation in 1536; the second and last in 1580; the first time the national flag was raised in the city in 1812 (in the Church of San Nicolás, which stood exactly where the Obelisk is today); and the constitution of Buenos Aires as the capital of Argentina in 1880.
(Theatre Colon) Columbus Theater
It is the largest lyric theatre in Latin America and is considered one of the best acoustically in the world. The building stands out for its Italian neo-Renaissance and French Baroque style, with 7 floors that can accommodate up to 2,478 seated spectators. It has a great opera and ballet program, and great dancers such as Julio Boca, Maximiliano Guerra and Paloma Herrera have come from its ballet school.
Town Hall
Built in 1580, the Cabildo was the first seat of government in Buenos Aires. It currently houses the National Historical Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution, which displays collections of weapons, medals and furniture from the Independence era.
The Way (La Boca)
The name of the place was inspired by the famous tango called "Caminito", written in 1926 by Gabino Coria Peñalosa and Juan de Dios Filiberto. It is a pedestrian street one block long, where the walls, windows and balconies of the houses are painted in different colors. There, artists, painters and tango dancers demonstrate their skills to tourists.
Metropolitan Cathedral
This is without a doubt the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires. It was built between 1752 and 1852 and stands out for its neoclassical style, which is more similar to a classical Greek temple than a typical Catholic church.
Recoleta Cultural Center
It was built in 1732 and was originally a monastery attached to the Basilica del Pilar. It currently functions as a major cultural center with 25 rooms where paintings, sculptures and photographs are exhibited in various exhibitions.
Florida Street
This is the most famous pedestrian street in the city of Buenos Aires, which functions as a shopping mall where the largest clothing brands in Argentina and the world display their windows. In addition, on your route you will be able to see street artists who entertain visitors with tango, folk songs and living statues.
Palermo Woods
With its 25 hectares of green forests, it is a real lung for the city. There are 3 artificial lakes, a rose garden and several famous gardens, such as the famous Poets' Garden, where there are sculptures of famous writers such as William Shakespeare and others. It is an ideal place for walking, exercising and contemplating the vegetation.
Coffee Tortoni
Founded in 1858 by a French immigrant, Café Tortoni is the oldest in Argentina. Presidents, famous artists, writers and parliamentarians have passed by its tables throughout its history, enjoying its gastronomic specialties and permanent art exhibitions.
Monument to Saint Martin
Located in Plaza San Martín (Retiro), the monument to General San Martín and the Army of Independence was inaugurated in 1862 in honor of Argentina's national hero, General San Martín.
These are our tips on the best places to visit in the city of Buenos Aires. Of course, there are countless other places to visit while visiting this great city, but the truth is that if you are visiting Buenos Aires as a tourist, you cannot miss the places mentioned.
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