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The Avenida de Mayo, with the Palacio Barolo and its domes rising above the street

Itinerary · Buenos Aires, Argentina

The centre in a day

The founding square, the grand avenue, a lighthouse of Dante and an opera house.

One day

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  1. 10:00

    1The Plaza de Mayo and the Cabildo

    Monserrat·Historic square

    The square and the cathedral.

  2. 11:00

    2Gran Café Tortoni

    Avenida de Mayo·Historic café

    On the Avenida de Mayo.

  3. 12:30

    3Palacio Barolo

    Avenida de Mayo·Historic building

    Up to the lighthouse.

  4. 14:00

    4El Cuartito

    Centro·Pizzería

    Pizza at the counter.

  5. 15:30

    5The Teatro Colón

    Centro·Opera house

    A guided visit.

  6. 18:00

    6Florería Atlántico

    Retiro·Cocktail bar

    Through the flower shop.

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