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As you continue your journey towards Congress, you will see the Teatro Avenida, the 36 Billares Bar, and the Palacio Barolo, inspired by Dante Alighieris The Divine Comedy ; its architectural

beauty, full of hidden symbols, is well worth a picture. The Palacio Barolo has a passageway that

connects it to other businesses.

El Palacio Barolo

At your journeys end, you will arrive at the Plaza de los Dos Congresos where you will find the 0 kilometer marker, where the national highways begin. In front of the Plaza is the Palace of the

Congress of the Nation, a beautiful building that houses the Legislative Branch of the government,

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+ The 9 de Julio Avenue The widest avenue in the world

The Avenida de Mayo is crossed by the 9 de Julio Avenue, famous for being the widest in the world

and for its central plazoleta where you will find the citys most famous monument, the Obelisco,

erected in the place where the Argentine flag flew for the first time and constructed to conmemorate the fourth centenary of the founding of Buenos Aires.

The Obelisco is 67,5 meters high and weighs 170 tons. Corrientes Avenue crosses the Plazoleta also. Taking a picture of the Obelisco is indispensible for all visitors who come to Buenos Aires.

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The Obelisco

+ Corrientes Avenue Lots of Activity Here

This extensive avenue is born at the River Plate (at Avenida Eduardo Madero) and goes all the way

to the Chacarita Cemetery.

A few meters from Corrientes Avenue and Madero, you will find Luna Park Stadium , the cradle of

the most important boxing matches and musicals.

In the trajectory from Alem to the Obelisco you will find the Opera, Gran Rex and Maipo theaters as well as a large number of independent theaters.



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Gran Rex Theater

This part of the city never sleeps. It is the most active in the city and its marquees illuminate everything. Its streets are ideal places for walking, day or night.

On the other side of the 9 de Julio, on Corrientes Avenue, there are more theaters, including the

Complejo La Plaza which offers different theatricals and musicals.

You will also find many bookstores along these blocks. Specialized bookstores offer new books as

well as limited editions and rare books in good condition.



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Corrientes is rich in traditional pizzeras. Las Cuartetas offers excellent pizza; its decor is original,

but not at all elegant in fact, it is rather ordinary.

Pizzera Las Cuartetas

If you are exploring the Center, you must visit the Coln Theater , re opened in 2010 after a

thorough restoration. The Coln is one of the best theaters in the world, renowned for its

architectural beauty and its perfect acoustics.


El Teatro Coln


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As you continue along Corrientes, you will come to the area known as the Abasto, with its rich

tango tradition. Carlos Gardel lived here and the Abasto has a museum in his memory. You might

see a live tango demonstration or spectacle in the streets of the Abasto.

You can shop in Abasto Shopping , a shopping center that used to be a fruit and vegetable market. It still conserves its spectacular exterior structure. Inside are around 250 shops offering different brands and a variety of articles.

Abasto Shopping

+ Florida Street The most important pedestrian street

Florida is the most pedestrian , commercial and lively street in Buenos Aires. Nearly a million

people (workers and tourists) walk up and down Florida every day. It is located in the Microcenter,

the business district, and the best time to visit is around 3:00 PM.

Here you will find all sorts of shops: the great stores like Falabella, exchange houses, shoe stores,

leather goods stores, computer stores, souvenir shops, clothing boutiques, and eateries. Besides,

you can watch spectacles a la gorra when you visit Florida (music, tango dancers, magicians and fakirs, living statues, as well as art and diverse objects for sale on the street).



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Pedestrian Florida

Galleries, department stores, businesses



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Street shows on Calle Florida

In the intersection of Florida Street and Crdoba Avenue, you will find the beautiful Pacific Galleries, an elegant commericial center of designer brands such as Tiffany, Polo, Ralph Lauren,

Christian Dior, Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste. The central coupola is of exquisite beauty and was

declared a National Historical Monument because of its undeniable artistic value and its striking

murals.


Galeras Pacfico


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Murals in Galeras Pacfico

On Florida Street and the streets that intersect it, you will also find the central offices of all the city

banks, exchange houses and financial companies.

Florida Street ends in the Plaza San Martn , a beautiful green space of 5 hectares, declared a

Historic Place in 1942.

Plaza San Martn



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+ Where to Stay in the Center of Buenos Aires (Downtown)

The options ae diverse, according to your preferences and to your budget. We can recommend

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Bring your camera. Charge your battery and make sure you have space on your memory card.

You need comfortable shoes to walk in.

Dont forget sunscreen if you come in the summer (November, December, January).

Buy some Argentine shoes or leather products but engage in comparative shopping first.

Get a map of the City. Many stores offer them for free.

Watch your things. As in every city, you have to be on the lookout for pickpockets. Dont be afraid be prudent.

If you stop to watch a street show, dont be distracted. Keep an eye on your valuables because

when you are distracted, the punguistas the experts in stealing without your realizing it will take advantage of you.

Have a cup of coffee in the Tortoni.

Have a pizza in Las Cuartetas.

You can save money by buying a sandwich and a soft drink in the snack shops along the way.

If you visit the Plaza de Mayo or the Congress when a political demonstration is taking place,

dont be afraid. The police are always nearby.

On Florida Street you will hear people shouting, Cambio, Cambio which means Exchange.

These people, known as little trees, offer to exchange your dolla rs or euros for Argentine pesos. Never exchange with them. Go to an exchange house in a safe area.

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