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Immigration Museum Buenos Aires

Immigration Museum Buenos Aires, a site with many stories and history to tell.

Argentina is a country to which immigrants from all over the world have arrived since ancient times, to settle and find better conditions than those of their countries of origin.

The stories that each immigrant brought with them from Africa, Asia, Europe and even South America, during the 19th century and today, can be found in the renowned Hotel of Inmigrants, where you will find the Museum of Immigration and the Center for Contemporary Art.

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Colonial Buildings Buenos Aires

Colonial Buildings Buenos Aires, a tour of the most picturesque buildings in the city.

Old Buenos Aires from colonial times was very different from what we know today. In contrast to other places in South America, it did not have great mineral wealth and its architecture was very austere and simple. The first buildings since the founding in 1580 were by Adobe and did not survive. It was only in the 18th century that brick buildings were built that we can see today. The Buenos Aires aristocracy did not like much of the colonial legacy due to its simplicity and at the end of the 19th century the old Buenos Aires ceased to exist to give rise to a grandiose and opulent metropolis with neoclassical buildings.

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Art Nouveau Buenos Aires

Art Nouveau Buenos Aires, a tour of the buildings of this style in the city of Buenos Aires.

Art Nouveau started at the beginning of the 20th century in Europe. This style uses curves with the aim of representing nature and its sensuality.

Rich Argentinean families hired European architects who created in the city buildings that followed this new trend, using iron and stained glass.

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See Uruguay from Buenos Aires

See Uruguay from Buenos Aires, is it possible to see our neighbors? Find out in this note!

Unfortunately, there is no easy-access place from where to have a view of Uruguay’s skyline. Maybe, from an apartment on skyscraper in Puerto Madero it is possible to see it, but that wouldn’t be open to the public.

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Malvinas Museum

April 2nd is a very important national holiday in Argentina because it commemorates the Veterans Day and the ones who died in Malvinas War (Falklands War). On April 2nd of 1982 the Armed Forces of Argentina landed on the islands with one goal, recover Malvinas. 

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Graffiti in Palermo

The last years have been very important for the development of Graffiti in Buenos Aires. What began as an act of vandalism, nowadays is called Street Art. Every brushstroke express moods and stories.

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The Casa Rosada (The Pink House)

The Casa Rosada, in English the Pink House, is the Argentine’s Government house and the place where many of the major historic events of this country took place. Located at the main plaza, Plaza de Mayo, the building is a must-see landmark of the city.

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El Ateneo Bookstore

El Ateneo Grand Splendid: The Most Beautiful Bookstore in Buenos Aires and the World

If there is a place in Buenos Aires that captivates book lovers and architecture enthusiasts, it is El Ateneo Grand Splendid. Located in the heart of the city, this bookstore is not only a paradise for readers but also an architectural gem that has been internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world.

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Best Museums in Buenos Aires

Top 6 Museums in Buenos Aires

For cultured travellers, museums are always an essential part of the visit to any city. If you are this type of guy, this list is for you.

If you are feeling a bit lazy to read through the whole article, the only thing you should know is that Malba and Museo de Bellas Artes are a must because of their invaluable collections. The other ones are really worth visiting not only because of the pieces they hold, but also because they are located in impressive heritage buildings that embody the aristocratic personality of the city.

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