Palermo is one of the most famous areas of Buenos Aires - it's well known to locals and among tourists as well. It's also the largest neighborhood of the city, and is divided into smaller sub-districts, namely: Palermo Chico, Palermo Viejo, Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, Las Cañitas and Alto Palermo. Check out our walking tour of the most popular places and buildings in these areas.
1) National Decorative Art Museum
The National Decorative Art Museum was designed by French architect René Sergent in 1917 and has been a museum since 1937. The building, neoclassical in design, is palatial in its appearance - having been decorated by a whole team of experts. It houses a remarkable collection of Andalusian tapestries, porcelains, silverworks, ancient furniture and more.
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2) Museum of Latin-American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA)
Founded in 2001, the Museum of Latin-American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA) is a non-profit cultural center. It has permanent exhibits of art and film and also hosts its own cultural programs. The building is ultra-modern in its design, with lots of glass used in its construction. It makes the museum building a sight to see in itself, to say nothing of the fantastic collection of artworks by Constantini inside.
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3) Jardin Japonese
The Japanese Garden in Buenos Aires is one of the most famous gardens of its kind in the world. It was started in 1967 by the Japanese community of the city. A couple years after it was first created, the landscape was changed by Yasuo Inomata to create a layout that embodies the classical spirit of the Argentine nation. Across the garden's surface area of five acres, you can admire lots of trees, manmade lakes, isles and bridges. You'll also find a great Tea Ceremony House here.
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4) Planetarium Galileo Galilei
The Planetarium Galileo Galilei was opened in the late 1960s. Spread across five floors, the planetarium allows you to gaze at the stars through the telescopes as well as enjoy star shows. Its aluminum, semi-spherical arcade has 100 projectors at your disposal to admire the Moon, the Sun, the Venus, the Mars - you can see almost 9,000 stars from here.
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5) Spaniards Monument
The Spanish Monument is another monument that celebrates the centennial of the May Revolution. Erected in 1910, the monument was designed by Spanish sculptor Agustí Querol Subirats and built in marble and brass. The memorial, also known as Monumento de los Espanoles, was so named because it was built by the Spanish community of the city.
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6) The Statue of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento
The city's monument to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, the seventh president of Argentina, was created by famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin in 1900. It's located right next to the marble Monument to the Spaniards and the Japanese Garden. This statue of Latin America's father is made of bronze, and was designed in the Art Nouveau style.
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7) Rose Garden
El Rosedal, or the Rose Garden, is one of the most picturesque places in Buenos Aires. Designed by Carlos Thays in 1914, the garden is situated in the very heart of the Tres de Febrero park. Here you can enjoy lots of marvellous landscapes such as: the Poet's Garden; the White Bridge; the Arbor (La Pergola); the Andalusian Patio; and the beautiful rose garden itself with its numerous rose bushes.
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8) Museum of Plastic Arts "Eduardo Sívori"
The Museum of Plastic Arts "Eduardo Sívori" has been around since 1938. It specializes in the national art of Argentina. It houses many works of plastic art from the first half of the 20th century, including both the works of well-known artists and special pieces such as sculptures exclusively for the vision impaired. The museum is named after Eduard Sivori, in recognition of the artist's work to promote the Fine Arts.
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9) Campo Argentino del Polo
Campo Argentino del Polo, also known as the Cathedral of Polo, is a unique stadium with a long history as well as very modern facilities. Inaugurated in 1918, the venue hosts the most important polo championships - the Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo and the Americas Polo Cup - are held here.
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10) The Argentinean Hippodrome
If you are a horse racing fan this hippodrome is not be missed. It was the first hippodrome built in Buenos Aires in 1876, and the country's first National Derby was held here. The venue has a 2400m track for racing, as well as plenty of bistros, cafeterias, shows and shops.
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