Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina. It brims with the colors of South America, as well as the sophistication of Europe. It’s also a city where the old meets the new. Here are some of the Instagrammable places in Buenos Aires that highlight this interesting mix:
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Instagrammable Places in Buenos Aires: Balvanera
Basílica Santa Rosa de Lima
At the junction of Avenida Belgrano and Pasco, you will find Basílica Santa Rosa de Lima and its eye-catching green cupola.
Congreso de la Nación Argentina
Also called Palacio del Congreso Nacional Argentino, this monumental Neoclassical building was designed by Vittorio Meano, an Italian architect. It was completed by Julio Dormal, an Argentine architect.
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Balvanera
Built in Renaissance style, the Parish of Nuestra Señora de Balvanera features beautiful sculptures, colorful stained glass and a stunning ceiling.
Instagrammable Places in Buenos Aires: La Boca
Caminito
An explosion of colors awaits you in this alley in the La Boca section of Buenos Aires.
Usina del Arte
Usina del Arte is one of the places in Buenos Aires that offers a lot of Instagrammable opportunities. This cultural center is housed in a former early 20th century power plant and has two auditoriums and a gallery space.
Instagrammable Places in Buenos Aires: Monserrat
Casa Rosada
Casa Rosada, the presidential mansion of Argentina, is famed for its characteristic color. Following an Italianate-Eclectic architectural style, it is one of the iconic structures in Buenos Aires.
Palacio Barolo
Completed in 1923, Palacio Barolo features Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Eclecticism and Gothic architectural styles. It is said to be designed following the cosmology mentioned in Dante’s “Divine Comedy”. A lighthouse rests on top of the structure.
Instagrammable Places in Buenos Aires: Palermo
Frida Kahlo Mural
You can find this massive mural of the world-famous Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, at the corner of Avenida Dorrego and José Antonio Cabrera.
Jardín Japonés
A taste of Japan in Buenos Aires, Jardín Japonés showcases Japanese landscaping, complete with ponds, a plant nursery, exhibits and a sushi restaurant.
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Instagrammable Places in Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero
Puente De La Mujer
Designed by Santiago Calatrava, this striking footbridge can give an interesting juice in your stoires.
Instagrammable Places in Buenos Aires: Recoleta
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
It’s a bookstore housed in what was a theater in a former life.
Floralis Genérica
The steel flower sculpture was gift to the city of Buenos Aires from an architect. It is a marvel at daytime and even more beautiful at night.
San Miguel
Monumento Mafalda
Mafalda is a popular comic strip in Argentina. One can see sculptures of characters from the comic strip on the sidewalk along Defensa in the San Miguel quarter of Buenos Aires.
San Nicolás
Obelisco
Made of Cordoba white stone, this popular obelisk in Buenos Aires was unveiled in 1936.
Teatro Colón
The early 20th century grand theater is famous for its acoustics and hosts classical music concerts, ballets, operas and tours.
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