Must-see Places
: Downtown :
- Plaza de Mayo
- Casa Rosada
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Cabildo
- Manzana de las Luces
- Café Tortoni
- Obelisk
- Av.Corrientes
- Colon Theatre
- National Congress
: La Boca :
: Palermo :
- Bosques de Palermo
- Fisherman's Club
- Botanical Garden
- Japanese Gardens
- Planetarium
- Julio Cortázar Square
: Puerto Madero :
: Recoleta :
: San Telmo :
: Otras Zonas :
Metropolitan Cathedral
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The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is located in the city centre, overlooking Plaza de Mayo, on the corner of San Martín and Rivadavia streets. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires.
The Cathedral of Buenos Aires was rebuilt several times since its humble origins in the 16th century. The present building is a mix of architectural styles, with a 18th century nave and dome and a severe, 19th century Neoclassical façade without towers. The interior keeps precious 18th century statues and altarpieces, as well as abundant Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque decoration.
Mausoleum of General San Martín
In 1880, the remains of General José de San Martín were brought from France and placed in a mausoleum, reachable from
the right aisle of the church. The black sarcophagh is guarded by three life-size female figures that represent Argentina,
Chile and Peru, three of the regions freed by the General.
San Martín and Rivadavia streets, Downtown
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Subways: Line A, Plaza de Mayo Station; Line D, Catedral Station; Line E, Bolívar Station.
