Buenos Aires Attractions
The Cabildo Buenos Aires
Cabildo
Opposite the Casa Rosada on the Plaza de Mayo is the resplendent
former Spanish town hall, the Cabildo, a fascinating old colonial
building fronted by arches that once encircled the plaza, back
during the May Revolution in 1810. The guards outside the building
are members of the revered Regimiento de Patricios, which was
formed in 1806, and the changing of the guard every hour is a
popular attraction. They still wear their traditional uniforms,
designed nearly 200 years ago. The interior houses a small museum,
which displays some interesting architectural relics, religious
icons as well as watercolour paintings by Enrique Pellegrini.
Address: Calle Bolívar 65;
Telephone: (011) 4334 1782;
Transport: Metro to Plaza de Mayo, Cathedral or Bolívar;
Opening time: Tuesday to Friday 12.30am to 7pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm;
Admission: $1
