Rochester Hotels Weblog / Category / History and Culture of Buenos AiresYou are in the category History and Culture of Buenos Aires, where to find the best post History and Culture of Buenos AiresCabildo Buenos AiresPost April 20, 2009 - Classified History and Culture of Buenos Aires Public building located in front of Plaza de Mayo. It was the place where the authorities of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata met and until 1822 it was the headquarter of the political, cultural and econimic administration of Spain. The Cabildo (Town Council) was declared National Monument on May31, 1933. In it we find the Cabildo and May Revolution Museum where we can see:
An emblematic building, witness of great events of the argentine history. A place that Rochester Hotel believes is important for you to include in your list of things to do in Buenos Aires.
The photograpgh belongs to loco085 under a Creative Commons Attribution licence. Metropolitan CathedralPost April 20, 2009 - Classified History and Culture of Buenos Aires, Rochester Located in front of Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic temple in Argentina. Opens to public from Mondays to Fridays from 8 to 19hs. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 19.30hs.
On this territory more than five cathedrals were built until the building that we see nowadays was finally built. With a neoclassical style, different to all others for its similarity to a greek temple. A decoration and design of worldwide attraction. In it we find great art works, the mausoleum where the remains of the General José de San Martín lie, it is permanently watch over by the “granaderos” the guard that watchs over the Governement House as well. Among its works and chapels dedicated to saints of the history, we must highlight the floor of the cathedral, of great artistic and historic value which reproduces Christ Crucifixion. A cultural activity that Rochester Hotel considers worth to do. The photograph belongs to pikolas14 under a Creative Commons Attribution licence. Tigre TourPost April 3, 2009 - Classified History and Culture of Buenos Aires, Knowing Buenos Aires Tigre is one of the most atractive areas in Buenos Aires, who both locals and tourists cannot stop visiting. It is an ideal place to spend the afternoon or why not, a weekend surrounded by nature and enjoying peace. Away from the city center, a space to relax. Here you will find several inns and hotels that provide accommodation, restaurants of high gastronomc level and even beaches, fields to practice sports and grills for those who spend the day. Besides, Tigre offers museums which display its history and other museums dedicated çto navigation. The Fruit Port is another of its great attractions, together with the Rowing Clubs and the famous amusement park named “Parque de la Costa”.
There are endless activities and places to visit in Tigre. A place that you should visit especially on sunny days. Rochester Hotel considers this activity as one that cannot be missing on your list of things to do in Buenos Aires. La fotografía corresponde a longhorndave bajo una licencia Creative Commons Attribution. San Telmo: a tour not to missPost April 3, 2009 - Classified History and Culture of Buenos Aires, Knowing Buenos Aires San Telmo is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. It was where the wealthy families of Buenos Aires used to live in 1871 until they were forced to move due to the strong yellow fever epidemic that was hitting the city at that time.
Today it is one of the most outstanding and popular spots in the city. It has colonial houses, cobbled streets, antique shops, traditional tearooms and places where you can hear or dance tango and jazz. A neighborhood that willl make you travel back in time. A tour that you must do when coming to Buenos Aires. In addition, we find several attractive sites to visit in San Telmo, such as:
Rochester Hotel considers San Telmo an unusual neighborhood which offers many activities and places to go. It is indeed worth visiting this historic area of Buenos Aires. The photograph belongs to Phillie Casablanca under a Creative Commons Attribution licence. A different neighborhood in Buenos AiresPost April 1, 2009 - Classified History and Culture of Buenos Aires, Knowing Buenos Aires A neighborhood like no other, with houses built of metal sheets and painted with bright and intense colors. La Boca keeps great part of the city´s history, a neighbourhood that revives memories of past times. It is where great musicians, singers, poets and dancers were born. The place where Tango, the famous musical style, which represents our country around the world, has its roots. We can also find the particular street known as “Caminito”, declared Open Air Museum, it has paintings, crafts, clothes of old times, murals, pottery, things refered to tango, dancers and singers. There are restaurants and cafes, as well, where you can rest and enjoy a good meal or coffee.
One of the most popular places, ideal to know and understand the past and culture of Buenos Aires and one of the people´s greatest passions, Tango. For these reasons Rochester Hotel invites you to visit La Boca. The photograph belongs to -fabio- under a Creative Commons Attribution licence. |
