Buenos Aires is riddled with landmarks that testify of major historical events that shaped both Buenos Aires and Argentina. On this page, foreign visitors will find numerous landmarks that should not be missed once you visit the city
Floralis Genérica is a sculpture made out of aluminum and steel. With its height of 20m, it dominates the United Nations Square of Buenos Aires. The name of the sculpture comes from the so-called “universal flowers”, which honor all flower species of the world. It was installed in 2002, and was at the time the first public sculpture to feature photo-electric sensors.
The Ecologic Reserve known as Constanera Sur is a natural reservation that spreads over an area of 350 hectares, and is the biggest and most beautiful oasis in Buenos Aires. It is truly incredible that an oasis of this size and beauty can be seen in the city, near some of the most crowded boulevards and neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. Visitors of this reservation can see various species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and thousands of plant species, some of which can only be seen in Argentina.
The Mataderos Fair got its name from the neighborhood where it takes place. We highly recommend that you visit this fair if you want to be introduced to the history and tradition of Buenos Aires, as well as Argentina as a whole. The fair is organized where a cattle market used to stand. The cattle that used to be taken to Mataderos was not only sold, but also inspected and sent for inspection and further consumption.
Palermo Soho is an interesting neighborhood of Buenos Aires, which offers numerous bars, restaurants, antique shops, as well as designer clothing shops. This part of times is active even during the night, and is a famous nightlife spot. However, Palermo Soho wasn’t always as popular as it is today. This neighborhood used to be quite simple, resembling many other parts of Buenos Aires, but it has changed its face in the 2000s so as to become a unique meeting spot for younger people, a place with a fashionable, yet old-fashioned and rustic flair. All of the shops in Palermo Soho sell high-end fashion items, and many of the old buildings have been renovated.
