Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Galerías Pacífico
(see p95)
is situated on
the elegant Calle Florida and is one of the
city's most fashionable shopping centers.
This grand building is divided into four
sectors and has a central cupola with a
glass ceiling. Its most dramatic features
are the murals added in 1945, painted by
renowned Argentinian artists.
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Cabildo de Buenos
Aires
(see p69)
is a
colonial-era civil edifice
built in the 1500s. Its
unadorned lines,
colonnaded front, and
shuttered façade stand in
stark contrast to the
more ornate buildings
around Plaza de Mayo.
PLAZA
SAN MARTÍN
AND RETIRO
(See pp90-97)
PLAZA
DE MAYO AND
MICROCENTRO
(See pp64-79)
SAN TELMO
AND
LA BOCA
(See pp80-89)
Plaza Dorrego
(see p82),
located in the colorful San Telmo
barrio, is a lively community area. Lined by cafés and
restaurants, the square plays host to street performers and
live tango musicians and dancers who encourage audience
participation. Over the weekends, the space is taken over
by the antique market Feria de San Telmo.
