The Cabildo was once the center of Spanish colonial rule. It was originally constructed in 1580 out of abode and thatch, but the building which you can visit today was constructed in the 18th century, before the Argentine Revolution of 1810. After the revolution, the newly-independent people of Argentina used the building as a local government building during the first few years of their independence. The building was renovated in 1940, but the renovative work didn’t go against the original shape of the 18th century.
The building now houses the National Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution, and displays artefacts of great historical value, such as a royal flag, the old coat of arms of Buenos Aires, the silver and golden tin that the city of Oruro sent to celebrate its victory against English invaders, the mobile printing press carried around by Manuel Belgrano during one of his campaigns, medals, various documents etc. Interactive displays detailing the Spanish colonial times and the early days of the revolution are also available. The museum was renovated in 2016, after which visitors could also access a former prison located within the building.
A video tells of notable events that occured at the Plaza de Mayo during the 20th century.
The entrance to Cabildo is FREE OF CHARGE.
Working hours of Cabildo and the museum
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m to 5 p.m
Thurday from 10:30 a.m to 8 p.m
Četvrtkom: od 10.30h do 20:00h.
Saturday and Sunday and public holidays from 10:30 a.m to 6 p.m
photo credit: Sasha Stories
