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El Ateneo Grand Splendid
22,898 reviews
#1 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"huge and amazing bookstore in restored massive theatre well
worth a visit
if you are a bibliophile almost all the books in Spanish but there are some CDs and DVDs which are unusual and far ranging in interests"
"... turned into bookshop, El Ateneo is an amazing spot to grab a coffee and spend a couple of hours going through a wide selection of books and magazines while being surrounded by the most exquisite
architecture
."
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Recoleta
21,648 reviews
#2 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"The diversity of architectural styles in the residential and public buildings contributes to an educational
stroll
throughout the Quarter, and the majestic cemetery and the sublime cathedral are well worth visiting."
"You can also visit the church "Nuestra Señora del Pilar" which is a beautiful colonial style church near the cemetery and have a walk by
Plaza
Francia, a very nice park with artisans selling hand crafted products..."
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Puerto Madero
41,534 reviews
#3 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Beautiful and charming place ideal for a nice
stroll
Charming restaurants aiming to satisfy all kinds of tastes Wonderful panorama When we were there was in renovation and I believe it will be much better."
"puerto madero is the place to be in Buenos Aires, the view, the restaurant, stores and hotels make a unique
city
destination and must be enjoyed, an afternoon walk, sunset, early morning jogging, the place to be!"
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Cemitério de Recoleta
26,661 reviews
#4 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Throughly magnificent Burial chambers amazing wealth well kept and very clean it was nice to see the final
resting place
of Eva Peron well worth a visit for the magnificent stone work"
"In spite of being a cemetery you can
stroll
at ease to admire the great architecture, you will find the graves of very famous people in Argentine and world history, you will be surprised with the views from the pl..."
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Calle Defensa
14,532 reviews
#5 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"The Sunday flea market is amazing, the restaurants, wine bars, tango displays, pop-up music events, gorgeous 19th century architecture,
cobblestone streets
, art galleries, unique local designer shops, this place h..."
"It was a sea of people, both locals and
tourists
, and both sides of the street (streets) were lined with craft stalls selling souvenirs, homemade art, freshly squeezed orange juice, antiques, and street musicians."
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Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento
2,666 reviews
#6 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"The elegant “second-story” galleries immediately above the aisles (called the triforium) are vaulted as well, and separated from the nave by an arcade with bright
arches
resting on shining black pillars."
"
Beautiful church
with ornate architecture as well as the guarded tomb of Juan San Martin."
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Mi Foto De Boca
242 reviews
#7 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Absolutely worth going to their intimate stadium in a scuzzy and picturesque part of the
city
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Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo
2,014 reviews
#8 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"It is in easy walking distance from the
National Museum
of Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes) which is free admission, so you could easily see both in one afternoon plus have a great walk along parks too."
"The Renaissance themed Great Hall is ridiculously impressive with five large chandeliers, a towering fireplace, impossibly tall windows, Tudor-style dark wood paneling, and large
Flemish tapestries
."
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Palacio de Aguas Corrientes
1,627 reviews
#9 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"If you want to visit this stunning building which use to store the water for the
city
of Buenos AIres and study the architecture, don´t hesitate about ir."
"The
free museum
upstairs is very interesting to look at and to learn of the history of how the city was built."
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Palacio Paz
366 reviews
#10 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"It is a fantastic tour on which you are led through an impressive foyer and into opulent French-styled rooms with gold gilding, chandeliers,
sculptures
, dark imported Italian wood, tall stained glass windows, marb..."
"The
tours
in English are only once a week and cost 450 pesos each, but the building is magnificent."
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Centro Cultural Kirchner
2,009 reviews
#11 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"The Old Postal Office Building is now a truly awesome
Cultural Center
, where one can spend hours visiting artistic expositions, musical events, cultural phenomena, and the very well preserved and recycled eclectic..."
"Many beautiful spaces within hold
interesting exhibits
.During our visit we attended the Jean Paul Gauthier exhibition celebrating Love and equal marriage."
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Palermo
5,772 reviews
#12 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Palermos, Palermo Chico, Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood: a varied stroll through commercial and residential
neighborhoods
, some offering the hippest boutiques and as with Soho, a quaint collection of graffitti an..."
"Neighborhood is terrific with great
restaurants and cafes
which are truly inexpensive with great service and food (Italian, French, local) I felt comfortable walking everywhere."
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Usina del Arte
2,141 reviews
#13 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"It is a two week festival of dance and music spread all over the
city
of Buenos Aires in August every year."
"And old electrical plant builded by the British was transformed into this beautiful museum and
cultural center
."
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Catedral Primada
7,253 reviews
#14 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"There are beautiful
statues
, artwork, mosaics, gilt wood altarpieces, magnificent paintings, an 1871 German-made Walcker organ with about 3500 pipes, and more throughout the cathedral."
"Aisles and Chapels: Compared to the central nave and crossing, the elegant side aisles are on a more personal scale; their
mosaic floors
are wonderful, just having had a complete restoration ten years ago (Aisle a..."
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Campo Argentino de Polo
372 reviews
#15 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"The
cathedral
of polo."
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Palermo Soho
6,857 reviews
#16 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Actualy it is pretty big part of
city
(I thought it was smaller) with a lot of charming restaurants, very original and autenthic, bars, shops, markets... and everywhere murals.. a lot of nice and happy people.. an..."
"Fantastic murals,
street art
, shops, brew pubs, bar, amazing restaurants and hotels."
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Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar
1,534 reviews
#17 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"- The various
statues
on the sides, representing saints and biblical figures, look so lively and communicate a comforting message of universal love and divine tenderness."
"As with a major portion of the
architecture
it offers a European feel and gilded throughout it is reminiscent of Italian churches and cathedrals."
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Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Merced
174 reviews
#18 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"... during the anti church riots of 1955, the church still contains many of the original furnishings, and decorative items, such as the wooden Cristo de la Humildad y Paciencia, that was
carved
from a single tree."
"The Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Merced is an incredible venue that clearly has a lot of
history
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Iglesia de San Ignacio de Loyola
296 reviews
#19 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"As you approach the baroque style entrance it's a humbling experience given the
history
of the church and compound surrounding it."
"A place of quietness and solitude in a bustling
city
."
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Palacio Barolo
2,851 reviews
#20 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Definitely well worth it for those interested in Buenos Aires’ eclectic
architecture
and history from its golden era, some cardiovascular exercise and unparalleled panoramic views of the city!"
"The building is 100 meters tall, every detail is based on Divine Comedy and has
lighthouse
on the very top, which you visit at the end of the tour for breathtaking panorama."
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Fuente de Las Nereidas
230 reviews
#21 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Lola Mora was the first important woman in
sculptures
, It is a treasure of Puerto Madero"
"Yet another
beautiful statue
and fountain."
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Estadio Monumental De River Plate
2,112 reviews
#22 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Ver well organised and
interesting tour
of the stadium and informative well structured and modern museum adjacent."
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Edificio La Prensa
215 reviews
#23 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
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Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo
576 reviews
#24 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"This is a very nice horse race
track
with a casino in the building."
"Very
beautiful building
from the outside."
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Puente de la Mujer
6,081 reviews
#25 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"A beacon to all pedestrians, this elegant and sophisticated homage to women is one of the
city
’s most contemporary structures, curving over the waters of the Rio de la Plata."
"You can walk across its solid wooden boardwalk in about 5 minutes and snap
photos
and admire its incredible and unique architecture and meaning."
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Avenida de Mayo
2,472 reviews
#26 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"Great time walking around BA. Great
City
in South America, transportations (Bus and Subway) very easy to use, restaurats in Executive Menu great deal, places to visit and helpfull people"
"This avenue is home to many
famous buildings
and architecture and home to many important historical events in Argentina's history, and continues to be the primary venue for protests, demonstrations, and celebrations."
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Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera)
6,227 reviews
#27 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"The
Stadium tour
is fantastic, it takes you right through the Stadium and the guide has a great knowledge and understanding of the club."
"I joined a
guided tour
of the stadium and I really enjoyed it!"
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Floralis Generica
5,566 reviews
#28 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"The Floralis Generica pays homage to the city of Buenos Aires; a structure by famous
architect
Eduardo Catalano, this beautiful steel flower has been a famous sport in the city since 2002."
"On a beautiful sunny day, this is a wonderful place to
stroll
through the lovely park that is home to this magnificent modern sculpture."
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Parque de la Memoria
327 reviews
#29 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"A memorial part to the ‘disappeared’ during the dictatorship extending from the mid 70’s to the early 80’s, immortalised in various
sculptures
, and the walls of names listing those whose lives were cut short."
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Avenida 9 De Julio
3,964 reviews
#30 of 496 Sights & Landmarks in Buenos Aires
"So yes overall, it's "kind of refreshing" I would say to walk along this big
city
avenue with tree groves in the middle and lined mostly with beautiful heritage buildings of just about 10 stories or so along both..."
"Here are just some of the highlights, heading north to south: The Majestic Embassy, The stunning Teatro Colón, The iconic
Obelisk
, The chalet on the skyline, The Japanese crane, One of the seven wonders, Don Quixo..."
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