Avenida de Mayo (May Avenue), Buenos Aires
Avenida de Mayo is under a mile long and filled with Argentine history and sophisticated buildings. The avenue is named to honor the May Revolution of 1810 and was inaugurated in 1894. This famous avenue runs from Plaza de Mayo to Argentina's National Congress.
There are several impressive buildings of various architectural styles along the avenue.
The beautiful Parisian Beaux-Arts La Prensa building was built in 1898 as the headquarters of the La Prensa newspaper. Today, it serves as the Ministry of Culture.
Take the 1918 Pasaje Roverano passageway to connect to the parallel street Hipólito Yrigoyen. You'll find Pope Francis's former hairdresser in this passage.
London City Cafe has been a local and tourist favorite since 1954. The cafe has a table dedicated to author Julio Cortázar, who used to write here while enjoying coffee. The former Palacio Vera is now El Túnel; a fabulous bookseller focused on rare finds. Cafe Tortoni was founded in 1858 and is the oldest cafe in Buenos Aires. You'll step back in time while drinking a coffee or a glass of cider. The second oldest cafe, Bar Iberia, opened in 1897.
Teatro Avenida opened in 1908 and hosts opera, theatre, and traditional Spanish performances. 36 Billares was built in 1894 and is a local favorite for billiards. Palacio Barolo was built in 1923 and is one of the most impressive buildings on Avenida de Mayo. It features stunning Divine Comedy-inspired architecture.
Finally, the 1910 Inmobiliaria building features a wide range of styles from Nouveau to neoclassical.
There are several impressive buildings of various architectural styles along the avenue.
The beautiful Parisian Beaux-Arts La Prensa building was built in 1898 as the headquarters of the La Prensa newspaper. Today, it serves as the Ministry of Culture.
Take the 1918 Pasaje Roverano passageway to connect to the parallel street Hipólito Yrigoyen. You'll find Pope Francis's former hairdresser in this passage.
London City Cafe has been a local and tourist favorite since 1954. The cafe has a table dedicated to author Julio Cortázar, who used to write here while enjoying coffee. The former Palacio Vera is now El Túnel; a fabulous bookseller focused on rare finds. Cafe Tortoni was founded in 1858 and is the oldest cafe in Buenos Aires. You'll step back in time while drinking a coffee or a glass of cider. The second oldest cafe, Bar Iberia, opened in 1897.
Teatro Avenida opened in 1908 and hosts opera, theatre, and traditional Spanish performances. 36 Billares was built in 1894 and is a local favorite for billiards. Palacio Barolo was built in 1923 and is one of the most impressive buildings on Avenida de Mayo. It features stunning Divine Comedy-inspired architecture.
Finally, the 1910 Inmobiliaria building features a wide range of styles from Nouveau to neoclassical.
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Sight Name: Avenida de Mayo (May Avenue)
Sight Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (See walking tours in Buenos Aires)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina (See walking tours in Buenos Aires)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
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