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( 4804-4922;
www.jardinjapones.org.ar
; cnr Avs Casares & Berro; admission AR$24, under 12yr free;
10am-6pm)
First opened in 1967 and then donated to the city of Buenos Aires in 1979
(on the centenary of the arrival of Argentina's first Japanese immigrants), Jardín Japonés
is one of the capital's best-kept gardens - and makes a wonderfully peaceful rest stop. In-
side there's a Japanese
restaurant
along with lovely ponds filled with koi and spanned by
pretty bridges. Japanese culture can be experienced through occasional exhibitions and
workshops on ikebana, haiku, origami,
taiko
(Japanese drumming) and other events.
MUSEO DE ARTES PLÁSTICAS EDUARDO SÍVORI
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( 4774-9452;
www.museosivori.org.ar
; Av de la Infanta Isabel 555; admission AR$5, Wed & Sat free;
noon-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-8pm Sat & Sun; 10, 34)
Named for an Italo-Argentine painter
who studied in Europe, this modern museum of Argentine art has open spaces allowing
frequent and diverse exhibitions. Sívori's Parisian works reflect European themes, but
later works returned to Argentine motifs, mainly associated with rural life on the Pampas.
However most works on display are by other well-known Argentine artists, such as Benito
Quinquela Martín, Antonio Berni and Fernando Fader. There's a sculpture garden and
slick
cafe
on the premises, and occasional theater, concerts, courses and workshops are
offered.
MUSEO EVITA
( 4807-0306;
www.museoevita.org
;
Lafinur 2988; local/foreigner AR$10/20; 11am-7pm Tue-Sun)
Everybody who's anybody in Argentina has their own museum, and Eva Perón (1919-52)
is no exception. Museo Evita immortalizes the Argentine heroine with plenty of videos,
historical photos, books, old posters and newspaper headlines. However, the prize memor-
abilia has to be her wardrobe: dresses, shoes, handbags, hats and blouses lie proudly be-
hind glass, forever pressed and pristine. Even Evita's old wallets and perfumes are on dis-
play. Our favorite is a picture of her kicking a soccer ball - in heels.
Head around to the corner if you need refreshment - attached to the museum is the
pleasant Museo Evita Restaurant (
Click here
)
with wonderfully leafy patio, perfect for re-
laxing on a warm day.
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