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Samurai weapons and Katana sabres of the
Shoguns; Turkish swords and scimitars; Nepa-
lese and Tibetan religious artifacts; and a col-
lection of fifth-century Buddhas from India.
The Museum of Decorative Art is on the ground
floor and features dozens of Argentine family
portraits, immense gold and silver collections,
and fabulous art and furniture from around the
world.
EL MUSEO HISTÓRICO Y NUMISMÁTICO
DEL BANCO DE LA NACIÓN ARGENTINA
Bartolomé Mitre 362.
4342-4041. Request a pri-
vate tour on extension 607. Mon-.Fri. 10 am-4 pm.
The Museum of History and Numismatics of
the Argentine National Bank is located in the
huge marble and stone edifice built by architect
Alejandro Bustillo on the site of the original
Colón Theater. On display are the earliest
Argentine currency and documents relating to
numismatics.
Did You Know?
The fountain in the main room of the
first floor was a gift from the Bank of
Uruguay.
Art Galleries
In addition to scores of museums, Buenos Aires
is also home to some fine private galleries.
Here a just a few of our favorites.
