- Address: Bolívar 65, 1066 CABA, Argentina
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Enjoying a fascinating journey through the center of Buenos Aires , be sure to include one of the oldest and most important buildings of the capital - the town hall, also known as Cabildo de Buenos Aires, into the route of your sightseeing tour. Its majestic view will leave extremely positive impressions, and the museum located inside the building will acquaint you with one of the pages of the history of the country.
History of the City Hall in Buenos Aires
Its construction of the town hall is in some way due to Manuel de Frias, governor of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata. It was he who initiated the construction at a government meeting. From 1724 to 1754, active work was carried out on the erection of this monument of architecture.
However, if you look at the whole long history of the existence of this building, then it is difficult to talk about some kind of completeness. The City Hall was constantly being completed, restored and changed. So, in 1764 a tower with a clock towered over the building, and even in 1940, restoration work was carried out, which somewhat transformed the appearance of this landmark. In particular, the roof was covered with red tiles, the windows were fixed with lattices, wooden windows and doors were replaced.
Town Hall in our days
Today, before the eyes of the visitor is a majestic building in colonial style. In his outward appearance, one can see that endless work that has been going on for centuries. But the real value is inside - it is a real storehouse of memory, in which the entire development path of the capital can be easily traced. A huge number of valuable artifacts and ancient relics contains in its exposition the National Museum of the Town Hall and the May Revolution. Objects of everyday life, jewelry, clothing, various paintings and sculptures, whose origin dates back to the XVIII century, complement the museum's collection.
In the inner courtyard of the town hall there is a small garden decorated with a carved well built in 1835. It is made in the Baroque style and is in close proximity to the house where Manuel Belgrano, the famous Argentinean figure, lived and died.
How to get to Cabildo?
The City Hall is located in the heart of the capital, near the Cathedral of Buenos Aires . In the immediate vicinity there are several metro stations: Bolívar, Perú, Catedral. The nearest bus stop is Bolívar 81-89, there are routes Nos. 126A, 126B.