Belgrano
is a residential and distinguished neighbourhood,
named after Manuel Belgrano, one of the most important
protagonists of Argentine history. Its silent streets
full of trees have shops, restaurants, architectural
relics and large green spaces. The “Barrancas
de Belgrano” (slopes) are one of the most
outstanding spots in the neighbourhood. Together
with some other important spaces in the city, they
were designed by the famous landscape artist Carlos
Thays, who also created the Botanical Garden. From
its very beginning, this zone was used for residences
and institutions and its inhabitants belonged to
a social group related to leading and intellectual
classes of Buenos Aires,
so
among its buildings, one may distinguish important houses,
embassies and petit-hotels. But its high towers with gardens
date from the recent eighties. Cabildo Avenue crosses
it and has innumerable bus lines, as well as the recently
inaugurated subway that takes the passenger to the city
centre, across Palermo, Barrio Norte and Universities
neighbourhoods to reach Florida Street. It is next to
the north zone, that is, Vicente López, San Isidro,
etc. so you may visit some more residential areas. In
Belgrano, one may find any kind of shops, selling from
designer clothes to furniture, as well as restaurants,
bars, theatres, museums and various cinemas. On weekends,
there is a crafts street market near the Cathedral with
musical shows, juggling and drama plays.
Manuel
Belgrano Square
Juramento
Avenue and Vuelta de Obligado Street. In the
heart of the zone. During the week ends from 9 am
to 19pm you will find handicraft market as web as
street artists and performers.
Spanish
Art Museum Enrique Larreta
Juramento
Avenue 2291. TE 4784-4040. Gothic, Rennaissance
and Barroque art is exhibited here.
Church
of Inmaculada Concepción
Vuelta
de Obligado 2044. It is popularly known as
"LA REDONDA" (the round one) due to its
particular shape. This temple, built in 1878, was
designed bay the Genovese architects Nicolás
y José Canale and helped by Antonio Buschiazzo.
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Manuel
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