National Historical Museum of the Cabildo and May Revolution

Museo Historico Nacional del Cabildo y la Revolucion de Mayo

Did you know that May 25th. is the most important patriot day of Argentina history? And the Cabildo of Buenos Aires was the seat of the May Revolution of 1810. It was the main institution of the city during colonial times. And it is one of Buenos Aires' oldest buildings that suffered many modifications. It is guarded by Granaderos (the National Guard). The museum keeps the memory of Colonial times. At the museum we see pieces of furniture, personal objects and portraits of members of the Cabildo and Primera Junta de Gobierno, and historical documentation. Subway line E exit Estacion Bolivar.

Plaza de Mayo (May Square)

Located between Rivadavia and Hipolito Yrigoyen Avs. and Bolivar and Balcarce Streets. The first place to visit. Located in downtown, this is the city's most historical place. Argentina's most important events happened here. May Revolution of 1810, the Constitution of 1860, the massive Peronist concentration of 1945, the events of December 2001 ...

Every Thursday the Mothers of May Square gather here to claim for their missing children. In front of the Square we see the Casa Rosada (seat of the National Government), the City Hall and the House of Culture, the Cabildo and the Cathedral. Warning: watch out with the pigeons of the Square ... They can leave you a "present". You can buy corn or bread to feed them. Subway Line A exit at Estacion Plaza de Mayo.