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Now head west a few blocks on pedestrian Lavalle and cross Av 9 de Julio, considered by many the
world's widest street. Your destination is the impressive
Teatro Colón
(
Click here
), BA's opera house
and a major source of pride for
porteños
.
The
Obelisco
is the city's premier landmark. Not only is it used as ground zero for measuring dis-
tances from the city center, it's the place to honk your car's horn when your soccer team wins a major vic-
tory.
Back in the day
Av Corrientes
was BA's main theater district, and some of the city's largest theaters
are still found here. It's also known for its many bookstores.
Hit Florida again and make your way south to Diagonal Roque Sáenz Peña. You'll end up at historic
Plaza de Mayo
(
Click here
), where you'll want to linger and take in the historic atmosphere. Behind the
Cabildo is a cafe where you can sit and relax after your long walk.
