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cluster of shops there but the finer stores and
scores of
galerías
are near Avenida Callao.
Recoleta
- Twenty-four-carat gold jewelry
with fabulous colored stones, European
designer imports for men and women and lots of
gift items are sold in the boutiques and arcades
on Avenidas Alvear and Quintana. There are
many art galleries in the area as well, particu-
larly along Calle Arroyo. One of the few down-
town streets that winds, Arroyo is a J-shaped
street that connects Calle Esmeralda with
Avenida Alvear.
San Telmo
- If you know what to look for, the
quality and broad variety of the antiques in San
Telmo can be impressive. Many shops are
located on Calle Defensa both north and south
of the Plaza Dorrego, and there are
galerías
specializing in antiques on Defensa as well. The
Sunday
Flea Market
(9 am-5 pm) has over 100
stalls and specialties include antique jewelry,
rare topics and ancient typewriters.
Shopping Centers
Several upscale shopping malls have opened in
Buenos Aires in recent years. First on the scene
was the
Patio Bullrich
at Avenida Libertador
750. When it opened its doors in 1867, the Patio
Bullrich was a gathering place for wealthy live-
stock breeders and cattle were sold at auctions
here. Later, the auction trade switched to
antiques, fine furniture and works of art.
Recently converted to a modern shopping cen-
ter, its three levels are subdued and elegant.
