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maximum - think rope nets hanging from the ceiling or light pyramids reaching for the
sky. Check the website for upcoming shows.
Fragata Sarmiento
MUSEUM
( 4334-9386; Dique 3; admission AR$2; 10am-7pm)
Over 23,000 Argentine naval cadets
and officers have trained aboard this 85m sailing vessel, which traveled around the world
37 times between 1899 and 1938. On board are detailed records of its lengthy voyages, a
gallery of its commanding officers, plenty of nautical items including old uniforms, and
even the stuffed remains of Lampazo (the ship's pet dog), serenely posed. Peek into the
ship's holds, galley and engine room and note the hooks where sleeping hammocks were
strung up.
Corbeta Uruguay
MUSEUM
( 4314-1090; Dique 4; admission AR$2; 10am-7pm)
This 46m-long military ship did sur-
veys along Argentina's coast and supplied bases in Antarctica until it was decommis-
sioned in 1926, after 52 years of service. Displayed below the main deck are interesting
relics from Antarctica expeditions, such as crampons and snowshoes, along with historic-
al photos and nautical items. Check out the tiny kitchen, complete with
mate
supplies (of
course).
Puente de la Mujer
BRIDGE
(Dique 3)
The striking Puente de la Mujer (Women's Bridge) is Puerto Madero's signature
monument. Unveiled in 2001, this gleaming-white structure spans Dique 3 and resembles
a sharp fishhook or even a harp - but is supposed to represent a couple dancing the
tango. Designed by acclaimed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and mostly built in
Spain, this 160m-long pedestrian bridge cost AR$6 million and rotates 90 degrees to al-
low water traffic to pass - when it's functioning, that is.
Congreso
Congreso is an interesting mix of old-time cinemas and theaters, bustling commerce and
hard-core politics. The buildings still hold that European aura, but there's more grittiness
here than in the Microcentro: it has a more local city feel, with an atmosphere of faded
elegance and fewer fancy crowds.
