About Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Buenos Aires is the capital of the Republic of Argentina and the country's largest city. Located in front of the Río de La Plata, it is a modern, dynamic and radiant city that features the European architecture of its founders and absorbs the passion of its people. The city occupies a surface of 200km² and it is made up of 47 neighborhoods where nine of them concentrate most of the tourist attractions. Buenos Aires is one of the largest cities in the world, the most important cultural capital in South America and one of the region's political and economic centers. The combination of styles and traditions, of old and new, is one of its distinguishing attractions. Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city. It is in a constant process of growth, modernization and development and has an intense cultural life where tango, long coffee klatches and soccer are essential elements in its people daily lives. One of the most interesting attractions of Buenos Aires is its architecture. Its style reflects the influence of the Spaniards, French and Italians in its building and in its parks. The city has wide avenues, mansions, extensive green spaces, hundreds of sculptures and a large quantity of churches. Buenos Aires is the tenth most populous city in the workd with approximately 12.2 million inhabitants. Average temperature in March is around 22-25ºC. (72º/77º F) Among the places worth visiting you can find: Cablido: the first government building in the city of Buenos Aires at the time it was founded. It is now a museum called "Museo Histórico Nacional del Cabildo y la Revolución de Mayo" where a collection of old weapons are displayed, as well as medals and garments from the time of the independence (1816). Government House or Casa Rosada (Pink House): was built in 1580 and after many renovations has today an Italian French look. Cathedral: This neoclassical cathedral is the resting place of Liberator General José de San Martín's ashes. May Pyramid: The first monument built in Buenos Aires commemorating the revolution of 1810. It was later covered with bricks increasing its size and adding a statue representing the republic on the top. May Park (Plaza de Mayo): the country's political center. Two Congresses Park (Plaza De Los Dos Congresos): This plaza is comprised of a series of small squares, each one with a unique monument. Obelisk: This 67 meters high obelisk was built and inaugurated in 1936 and commemorates four historical moments related to the city. Colón Theater: It is the most important lyric theater in Latin America and is one of the best acoustic theatres in the world. (Can be visited only from the outside due to renovations). Puerto Madero: a district occupying a significant portion of the riverbank. The old harbor was located at the mouth of the Riachuelo river in La Boca. The harbour expanded with the Puerto Nuevo, an open harbour north of Puerto Madero. La Boca: A neighborhood located southeast of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, on the banks of the Riachuelo river. La Boca is the neighborhood that grew around the natural first port of Buenos Aires. The neighborhood was a recipient of large numbers of immigrants, mostly Italians. La Boca is the most picturesque of the city and center of a rich artistic activity. Palermo Lakes: The Rose Garden is the heart of the Parque Tres de Febrero. Created in 1914 by the landscaper Carlos Thays. Originally seized 14,700 roses, now has more than 12,000. Nightlife: The nightlife in the city is an attraction itself. Buenos Aires offers a vast variety and never ending nightlife for all styles around all the main neighborhoods of the city.
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