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8 Biblioteca Nacional
Designed by three prominent local
architects, the Biblioteca Nacional
took almost 30 years to complete.
When it finally opened in 1992, it
was hailed as a Brutalist master-
piece. The Peróns’ house used to
stand at this spot.

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Plaza Francia
Surrounded by a French-style
residential area, this dra matic
L E V E N E monu ment to Liberty was
presented to the nation by
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building houses Argentina’s most important collec tion of
art. As well as a strong perma nent dis play, there are many
P O S A D A S Formerly a water-pumping station, this Neo-Classical
temporary exhibitions.

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Plaza Intendente Alvear
Named for the mayor who gave
Key the capital a major overhaul a
Suggested route cen tury ago, this sloped plaza is
now the site of one of the most
popu lar weekend arts and
handicraft markets.

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