World Press Photo

Held from September 10 to October 4 at the Centro Cultural Borges

World Press Photo 2009 is the 52nd. annual press photographic event organized by the World Press, this time in Buenos Aires. The event shows photos of over 100 countries accomplishing its international goal of being a great display for the work of all the press journalists over the world.

Centro Cultural Borges - Viamonte St. corner with San Martín St. - Buenos Aires - Argentina. - Phone: 5555-5359

Buenos Aires 42K Marathon

Maraton Buenos Aires 42K

Take part in this edition of the Buenos Aires Marathon, to be held on October 11, at 7.30 AM. Buenos Aires gathers many great features. Athletes covering the 42K throughout the city will be able to enjoy spots know over the world, such as the Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, the legendary River Plate soccer stadium, and many other uniques attractions. We take this opportunity to greet all athletes in the world who enjoy this sport and feel up to the challenge of running.

For those that do not feel up to the challenge of the 42K Marathon, there is also a 24K Marathon and a 4K MiniMarathon.

For registration go to http://www.maratondebuenosaires.com/inscripcion/index.html

Hemispheres Visual Journalism Summit

SND, Sociedad de Diseño Periodístico is an annual summit that will be held for the first time in Buenos Aires from September 24 to 26 at the Centro Cultural Borges right at the center of Buenos Aires' downtown commercial district. There will be awards for the best journalists, multimedia design work and visual journalism.

Hemispheres will consist on two diferent programmes: a professional one, in the mornings, that will reunite a selection of well known designers, editors, photogrphers, typographers, online journalists and scholars to discuss about the state of news and design.

The next programme, to be held in the afternoons, will search to get design news
close to students by offering some of the same Professionals’ conferences especially oriented to students.

Some of the speakers will be Nigel Holmes from the USA, Olivier Bourgeois from France, and Luke Hayman from the UK.

Centro Cultural Borges - Viamonte esq. San Martín C1053ABK - Buenos Aires - Argentina - Phone: 5555-5359

San Telmo Market

Mercado de San Telmo

Access through Bolivar St., Estados Unidos St., Defensa St. and Carlos Calvo St.

This market was opened in 1897. It is important for its excellent iron structure with metal sheet and glass roof, being the last one operating in the city. Open everyday, it offers stands with beed and fresh fish, and antiques and work of art. Access through Subway Line C exit at Estacion San Juan.

Bar Sur

Balcarce y Estados Unidos - Phone: 4362-6086

Located in one of San Telmo's houses, this bar/cafe is synonymy with tango and pioneer in night shows. It also offers exclusive food and picadas. Tip for film lovers: the movie Wong Kar-Wai "Happy Together" (1997) was filmed here. You may get there by Subway Line C exit at Estacion San Juan.

Lezama Park

Parque Lezama

Brasil y Paseo Colon

It used to be the lands of Salteño trader Gregorio Lezama; its pond, fountains, and sculptures make the Park an attractive place to visit. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 8pm there is a handcraft fair and live shows. At its side it is located the National Historical Museum. Access by Subway Line C exit at Estacion Constitucion.

National Historical Museum

Museo Historico Nacional

Defensa 1600 - Phone: 4307-1182
Timetable: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 6 pm.

Founded in 1889, in this museum you can visit key pieces of the Argentinean history: exotic pieces such as San Martin's campaign cot, Juan Manuel de Rosas' armchair and guitar, the inkwell that the Representatives of the Provinces used to sign the 1853 National Constitution, and Mariquita Sanchez de Thompson's piano. There also are 32 oil paintings on the war with Paraguay of the artist Candido Lopez that are worthwhile the visit to the museum. You may get there with Subway Line C exit Estacion Constitucion.

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116 Argentine Polo Tournament

116 Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo

It will be held from November 14th. to December 5th, 2009 at Palermo, Buenos Aires Argentina. The most important teams and local team players will participate. Polo players are among the best in the world and most of them are playing professionally for other teams worldwide.

San Telmo Museum, Saint Pedro Telmo Parish

Museo San Telmo, Parroquia de San Pedro Telmo

Humberto 1o. 340 - Phone 4361-1168
Services: Sunday 9, 10, 11am., and 7pm. Monday to Friday at 8am and 7pm.

Opening hours from March: Saturdays 10am to 1pm; Sundays 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Guided tours: Sundays at 4pm. The tour covers atrium, cloisters, excavations, sacristy, Sibyls collection, the temple and its altars, organ and Foundation Chapel.

It was built in 1734 by Jesuit architects (among them: Andres Bianchi, Juan Primoli and Jose Schmidt, as well as Antonio Masella). At first, it was called the Church of our Lady of Bethlehem and it was in 1806 that it was named after the patron saint of sailors, San Pedro Gonzales Telmo Parish Church. There is a marble table in the sacristy that Bethlehemites would use for operations. This order run the church from 1800 to 1822. They used to live in a building across from the church, where the first School of Medicine was opened, and they attended the sick and wounded during the English Invasions and the epidemic outbreaks.

The Sibyls are a collection of 12 oil paintings dating back to the XVIII century influenced by a Cuzco art school and they are a unique piece in Argentina. In 2005, they were restored and and they are tart of the church's historic and artistic legacy.

While you are renting an apartment in Buenos Aires you may visit this Church through the Subway Line C and exit at Estacion San Juan.

Casa FOA

From September 4 to October 18, 2009.
Timetable: 12pm to 8pm.
Location: Avenida del Libertador 4101 - Buenos Aires

Fundación Oftalmológica Argentina (FOA), was born on November 30, 1964. It was created by Enrique Segundo Malbran, whose vision and inititative led him to the creation of this non-profit private institution.

Casa FOA was launched for the first time in 1985, when Mrs Mercedes Malbran de Campos and a group of other ladies started it as a way of raising funds for Fundación Oftalmológica Argentina (Argentinean Ophtalmology Foundation) Jorge Malbran (FOA).

Casa FOA is, essentially, a setting for exhibitors to show their creativity, a meeting place where designers, architects, decorators and ladscape gardeners share their vision with the assisting public. Each year Casa FOA is held on a different environment, this year is held for the second time at the Palermo Horse Racetrack (Hipodromo de Palermo).

Russian Orthodox Church

Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa

Located at Brasil 315 - Phone: 4361-4274

Timetable: Saturday 5 pm to 8 pm; Sunday 10 am to 12:30 pm.

A fantastic place: located in front of the Lezama Park, this building, Muscovite style of the 17th. Century, represents one of the city's most attractive and distinguished constructions. During the services the chorus sings Orthodox litugy music. Women can access wearing skirts. Take Subway Line C exit at Estacion Constitucion.

Danish Church

Iglesia Danesa

Located at Carlos Calvo 257 - Phone: 4362-9154
This is a Lutheran Protestan church, built in 1931, showing an unmistakable Nordic characteristic. In its interior we appreciate the typical chandelier brought from Denmark. You may visit this church while you are visiting Buenos Aires. From your vacation rental apartment take Subway Line C and exit at Estacion San Juan

Dorrego Square

Plaza Dorrego

This is San Telmo's most visited place. Declared National Historical Monument, this Square is a clear example of the City's oldest architecture. On weekdays all the cafes set their tables on the Square, allowing us to enjoy a charming ambience, much less busy than on Sundays when we have the Flea Market. From your Buenos Aires apartments rentals take Subway Line C exit Estacion San Juan.

San Telmo Flea Market

Feria de San Telmo

Sundays as of 10 am. Dorrego Square gets ready for partying. Hundreds of antique stands offer relics at affordable prices; and tango dancers, artists and picturesque characters are worthwhile the show. The cafes around the square offer different kind of food, that together with draft beer crowns the visit. We recommend Plaza Dorrego Cafe. From your Buenos Aires vacation rentals take Subway Line C exit Estacion San Juan.

WINNERS OF THE “SALON TANGO” CATEGORY

The Japanese couple, husband and wife, Yamao and Kyoko Yamao, won the “Salon Tango” category of the Tango World Championship on August 29th. at the fantastic Saturday lived at the Buenos Aires Luna Park Stadium. The second and third positions went to Colombian Edwin León and Jennifer Arango Agudelo, and Argentine Jorge Mariño and Sara Parnigoni, respectively.

Almost six thousand people applauded this dance exhibition at the mythical stadium located at Corrientes and Bouchard, and rewarded the skill and sentiment of the Japanese, the winners of the competition for their remarkable performance on Friday semi-finals. At the semi-finals, they got an average 8.65 score, the highest assigned by the panel of judges.

San Telmo

A visit to Buenos Aires is not completed without visiting San Telmo.The best time to do it is, no doubt about it, on Sunday morning, when it turns into a very typical Porteño market. You'd enjoy outdoor shows, listen to old tango singers, buy antiques and original objects in the flea market, and, above all, have an idea of what Buenos Aires culture is all about.

El Obrero Trattoria

Cantina El Obrero

A typical neighborhood trattoria, on its walls we see taped pictures of tango characters and soccer players. Cheap and abundant dishes (we recommend rabas and homemade pasta). Waiter Guille recommends dishes and serves desserts made by his mother. To leave with a full belly and happy heart!

To go from your vacation apartment rental in Buenos Aires take a taxi as this area is pretty dark and there are no many police officers.