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Plaza de Mayo
If Buenos Aires has a centre, this is it. Located at the historic heart of the city, and bounded by the key commercial and shopping areas, the Plaza de Mayo is a large public square containing gardens, fountains and statues. At one side of the square is the only surviving Government building from colonial times - the Cabildo, which was constructed in 1748. In 1810, it was the focus for the May Revolution and the museum reflects the history of this period. At the opposite end of the square is the Casa Rosada - a shocking pink Presidential Palace with a world-famous balcony, where the likes of General Galtieri, Diego Maradona, Evita and Perón have addressed the crowds at various stages in Argentina's history. Originally a fortress, the Casa Rosada was remodelled when Buenos Aires became the Capital of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata in 1776. It gained its bright pink colour during the presidency of Sarmiento when, in 1873, he chose the colour to represent a mix of the red and white of the two main political parties. The south side of the building houses the Museo de la Casa Rosada in its basement.

Cabildo Calle Bolívar 65 Opening hours: Wed-Fri 1130-1800, Sat and Sun 1400-1800. Admission charge.

Casa Rosada Balcarce 50 Tel: (011) 4344 3600. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1800, Sun 1400-1800. Guided tours of the museum at 1100 and 1600 Mon-Fri, 1500 and 1630 Sun. Guided tours of the palace at 1700 Mon-Fri. Free admission. Identity card or passport required.

La Boca
This barrio is best known for its football team, Boca Juniors, for whom the legendary Diego Maradona played, but also for its multi-coloured wooden and corrugated iron houses. The houses were built and painted by the resident dock-workers, of mainly Italian descent, who used leftover materials and paint from the ships. The most famous street, Calle Caminito, possesses the best of the painted houses and is where artists, street performers and tango dancers congregate daily. The colourful district heavily influenced Benito Quinquela Martín (one of Argentina's most famous painters) whose work can be seen at the recently renovated Museo de Bellas Artes Quinquela Martín. It is also worth exploring the temporary exhibits of Argentine artists at the modern Fundación Proa museum. The working class area of La Boca is now a popular destination for artists and tourists, but visitors should avoid straying into the less touristy areas for fear of pickpockets and muggers.

Calle Museo Caminito Outdoor exhibition on Calle Caminito Opening hours: Daily 1000-1800. Free admission.

Museo de Bellas Artes Quinquela Martín Avenida Pedro de Mendoza 1835 Tel: (011) 4301 1080. Opening hours: Wed-Sun 1000-1800. Admission charge.

Fundación Proa Avenida Pedro de Mendoza 1929 Tel: (011) 4303 0909. Website: www.proa.org Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1100-1900. Admission charge.

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