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( 4803-2384; www.museohernandez.buenosaires.gob.ar ; Av del Libertador 2373; admission AR$5, Sun
free; 1-6:30pm Wed-Fri, 10am-7pm Sat & Sun) This museum was being remodelled at re-
search time, but the emphasis here is on both traditional and contemporary arts and crafts,
mostly from Argentina. Expect to see intricate gaucho-related silverwork like knives and
mate sets, Mapuche textiles like ponchos and folk crafts from the country's northern re-
gions. The back halls hold changing exhibits.
MUSEO XUL SOLAR
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( 4824-3302; www.xulsolar.org.ar ; Laprida 1212; admission AR$20; noon-8pm Tue-Fri, to 7pm Sat,
closed Feb) Xul Solar was a painter, inventor, poet and friend of Jorge Luis Borges. This
museum (located in his old mansion) showcases over 80 of his unique and colorful yet
subdued paintings. Solar's Klee-esque style includes fantastically themed, almost cartoon-
ish figures placed in surreal cubist landscapes. It's great stuff, and bizarre enough to put
him in a class of his own. Tours in Spanish are available Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm
and Saturday at 3:30pm.
MUSEO CASA DE RICARDO ROJAS
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( 4824-4039; Charcas 2837; Línea D Aguero, Pueyrredón) Walk under the facade, modeled
after the Casa de Independencia in Tucumán, and behold a quaint courtyard surrounded by
European and Incan architectural motifs. Famous Argentine educator and writer Ricardo
Rojas lived here from 1929 to 1957, and in his office wrote his renowned work El Santo
de la Espada (1933). An old dining room with period furniture also gives an idea of the
past. Phone for opening hours, as the museum was closed for remodeling at research time.
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BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL
( 4808-6000; www.bn.gov.ar ; Agüero 2502; 9am-9pm Mon-Fri, noon-7pm Sat & Sun; 59, 60)
F Prominent Argentine and Latin American literary figures, such as Ernesto Sábato, have
lectured here, and other events include workshops, concerts and cultural activities. Tours
in English are offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm. Bring photo ID and be
ready to fill out a form to enter.
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CENTRO ISLÁMICO REY FAHD
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( 4899-0201; www.ccislamicoreyfahd.org.ar ; Av Int Bullrich 55) This landmark mosque, built by
Saudis on land donated by former president Carlos Menem, is southeast of Las Cañitas.
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