SAN
TELMO NEIGHBORHOOD,
BUENOS AIRES
A
typical place full of history and personality. In the
XIXth century was the residence of the high class of
Buenos
Aires. At the end of the same century, an epidemic
of Yellow Fever force the inhabitants to emigrate to
the north side of the city, today Barrio Norte and Recoleta.
In the seventies started the restoration and recovery
of the neighbourhoud, very rich in architecture and
art movement regarding new tendencies. Bohemian area,
today's one of the most important market regarding antiquities,
with more than 500 shops where you can find all what
you can imagine, and not.
You can find also a wide range of restaurants, pubs
and tango clubs. Visiting San Telmo is like going to
the past, enjoy the typical colonial houses, the stone
streets and ancient atmosphere which represents our
historical values.
SAN
TELMO FAIR
You can find it in Plaza Dorrego, Humberto Primo street
and Defensa street, every sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Famous
because its excentricity and huge offer of antiques, china,
postcards, keys, tango discs and bronze. More than 5000
people visit it every sunday.
Another attraction is the people and the market, with
tango dancers, musicians, actors and typical shows. Don't
forget it in your time you are in our city! .
MODERN
ART MUSEUM
1500 masterpieces
of modern art, sketches, paintings, photo's, sculptures
and alternative art. Dalí, Matisse, Miró,
Kandinsky, Picasso amongst others are represented, as
well as argentinian masters like Xul Xolar, Pettorutti,
Soldi, etc. It is located in a former tobacco factory.
Highly recommendable! Tuesdays
to fridays : 10 am to 8 pm, Sat to Sund and holidays
from 11 am to 8 pm .San Telmo Av. San Juan 350
NATIONAL
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The historical spirit of the Argentina Republic
from the pre-hispanic period till the Universal Suffrage
Act from 1912 (Sáenz Peña Act). Objects
belonging to our prominent men like maps, flags, paintings,
furniture, weapons, etc. Located in the wonderful Plaza
Lezama.
Open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11 am till 5 pm. Saturdays
from 3 pm till 6 pm. Sundays and public holidays from
2 pm till 6 pm. Fee: $ 1.- Address: Defensa 1600
TIPS
TO SEE
SAN LORENZO PASSAGE
You can find a interesting house called "Casa Minima",
it only 2.10 meter wide, made by an entrance door and
a window with a small balcony. Property of a freed slave,
before the slavery abolition in 1816. The house is closed
and you can see only the front. Address: Pasaje San
Lorenzo 380
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