Circuits guide

Puerto Madero
Centro de Museos de Buenos Aires
Av. de los Italianos 851, Puerto Madero
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This building, renowned for its historic and architecture value, nowadays houses the Head Office of the
Museum Center. It was designed by Hungarian architect Andrs Klnay and inaugurated in 1927. Until
1970, it served as Cervecera Munich (Munich Pub), a traditional meeting place on the river side. Then, it
housed the Telecommunications Museum, and in 2002 was returned to the City Government.
Different art exhibitions, guided tours, shows, workshops and other activities are held here with the aim of
spreading the cultural heritage of the city. The building also houses the headquarters of Buenos Aires
Museum Network.

Fuente de la Nereidas
Av. Dr. T. Achaval Rodriguez 1600, Puerto Madero
This fountain, a work by Argentinian sculptress Lola Mora, was inaugurated in 1903.
It was originally conceived for Plaza de Mayo, but it was considered indecorous, and for that reason was
erected on the corner of present-day Leandro N. Alem Avenue and Teniente General Juan Domingo Pern
Street. Later on, it was moved to its current location.
Made of Carrara marble, the fountain consists of a huge valve, from which three Tritons and their horses
emerge. In the center, two Nereids are holding a smaller valve from which Venus comes out in triumph.
Dolores "Lola" Mora (1867-1936) was one of the first sculptresses both in Argentina and South America, as
well as a highly gifted and controversial artist for the time.

Puente de la Mujer
Juana Manuela Gorriti - Dique 3, Puerto Madero
This pedestrian bridge, a work by Catalan architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, was inaugurated in
December 2001.
It consists of a 160-meter long wood-covered structure, and boasts a leaning 39-meter obelisk which,
supported by wire suspenders, confer the bridge the shape of a grand harp. In the center, a pivoting stretch
allows ships to pass through. Built
entirely in Spain, the different sections were shipped and assembled here. The work was donated to the
city by Madero Este Company.

Edificio Malecn
Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane 150, Puerto Madero
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This building, completed in 1999, was designed as the southern access to Puerto Madero District. It
features twelve floors for offices, from which the dams, the city center, the Environmental Reserve and the

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Ro de la Plata can be seen, due to its

faade design.

Buque Museo Corbeta Uruguay

Juana Manuela Gorriti 600, Puerto Madero
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This is the most ancient Argentine ship still afloat. It was built in England in 1874 and its hull was made of
steel and covered in wood. Between 1877 and 1880 it served as training ship for the Argentine Navy, and
the first three classes of the
Naval Academy created by Sarmiento were trained in it.
The corvette was part of the expedition led by Commodore Py, which reasserted this countrys sovereignty
in Patagonia. Its world known heroic feat took place in 1903: commanded by Captain Julin Irzar, and
weathering terrible storms, the corvette managed to rescue the crew of the "Antarctic", a Swedish vessel
led by Otto Nordenskjld that had wrecked while crossing the icy waters of the South Pole. It also
participated in various observation and study missions in the southern shoreline of Argentina, during which
it carried out scientific, transportation and support tasks.
In 1960 the corvette became a museum, and some years later was declared Historic Monument.

Universidad Catlica Argentina

Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1300, Puerto Madero
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As part of the project to retrieve the area of Puerto Madero, the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA)
established here a higher education center. Old grain warehouses were refurbished to put up two
headquarters of the University, Saint Thomas Moore and Saint Albert Magnus, which house the schools of
Social, Economic and Political Sciences, Law and Canon Law, Engineering, Music, and Health Sciences.

Iglesia Nuestra Seora de la Esperanza

Aim Pain 1698, Puerto Madero
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This church, erected on some lands donated by the Corporacin Antiguo Puerto Madero, was inaugurated
in 1994 and became the first structure built under the project to retrieve the area.
The temple design, with Romanesque detailing brick walls and wooden ceilingsimitates the port
architecture style. The circular nave features a glassed high altar which faces the gardens and a lagoon, an
analogy with the city of Buenos Aires,
located on the banks of the Ro de la Plata.

Edificio Molinos Ro de la Plata

Juana Manso 1490, Puerto Madero
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This mill, with its warehouses and silos, dating back to 1902, best reflects the glory days of the port. It
provided the required infrastructure to store grains in bulk in the old port of the city.

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Buque Museo Fragata Sarmiento

Juana Manuela Gorriti 600, Puerto Madero
This frigate, launched in 1897, was one of the most advanced of its time. It boasts a steel hull covered with
wood and copper, three masts, and an imposing figurehead representing the Argentine Republic.
The ship was named in honor of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, founder of the Argentine Naval Academy.
Between 1889 and 1938 it completed 37 trips around the world, and then served as practice vessel in
Argentine waters until 1960. Two years later, it was declared Historic Monument, and museum of the
voyages and
official missions carried out.
The Sarmiento Frigate represented Argentina in numerous protocol events, such as the coronation of
Edward VII of the United Kingdom in 1902, the celebrations of the Centenary of Mexican Independence in
1910, the Panama Canal Opening in 1914, and the inauguration of General San Martns statue in
Boulogne Sur Mer,
France, in 1909.

Hilton Buenos Aires

Macacha Gemes 351, Puerto Madero
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The design of this Hilton Hotel changed the landscape of Puerto Madero District. It has more than 400
rooms and boasts a grand 600 square-meter glass atrium lobby.
It has a total area of 4000 m2 destined for events, distributed among its exhibition room and Convention
Center.

Estacin Puerto Madero

Alicia Moreau de Justo, Puerto Madero
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This stretch of the railway was built between 1912 and 1916 according to a project presented by English
engineer David Simpson. Its aim was to compensate for the lack of direct communication between the port
area and the ancient railway network.
Later on this railway was no longer used for freight purposes. After many years of neglect, works were
carried out in 1997 to provide passenger transportation services, joining the town of Castelar in the West
of Buenos Aires Province with Puerto
Madero, completing a journey of 26 km with two intermediate stops.
Each train is made up of two cars, with a capacity of 116 passengers, and comfort features such as heat
and air conditioning, music and free evening newspapers.

Torre Telecom
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This modern construction, built on a 6,000 square-meter surface, stands at the northern end of Puerto

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Madero. It consists of two structures featuring glass faades: one, a prism; the other one, convex and
placed diagonally across the plot of land.

Yacht Club Argentino

Intendente Noel 350,
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This building was designed by French architect Eduardo Le Monnier in 1911 to house the headquarters of
this club, founded in 1883 when nautical sports began to be practiced here.
The eclectic features of its architecture break away from the Classical principles of its time. Its special
asymmetrical volume is crowned by a tower resembling a lighthouse.

Reserva Ecolgica
Av. Dr. Tristn Achval Rodrguez 1550, Puerto Madero
The Municipal Riverside Resort was opened in December 1918 on the banks of the Ro de la Plata. Soon
cafs and restaurants offering dinner shows were settled in the area, which became one of the main
promenades of the city.
With time, this public recreational space began to lose popularity, and in 1978 several buildings in the area,
owned by the Municipality, were demolished. An urban development plan was carried out with the aim of
widening the city towards the River. To that end, about 350 hectares on the banks of the river were refilled.
However, this project was finally called off, and the lands gained from the River were abandoned. During
the next decade, numerous species of plants, trees and animals began to settle in the area, which became
a rich natural reserve for the local flora and fauna. In 1986, the Deliberative Council of the City of Buenos
Aires decided to turn these lands into a preserved area, open to visitors, thus creating the Environmental
Reserve.

Dique 4
Macacha Guemes, Cecilia Grierson, Pierina Dealessi y Juana Manuela Gorriti, Puerto Madero
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The regulations for the retrieval of Puerto Madero comprise public and private spaces that surround the
buildings, open-air areas, sidewalks and roads, the four dams and all original facilities related to the port
activity.
Faades maintain the early materials, shape and dimensions. Remodeling may take place as long as it
remains faithful to the original design. Thus, complying with these regulations, large public spaces for
recreation and leisure purposes have
been added.

Museo de Calcos y Escultura Comparada

Dr. Tristan Achaval Rodriguez 1701, Puerto Madero
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In the past, this building housed an elegant caf frequented by the city dwellers who went to the Municipal
Riverside Resort. It was then ceded by the Municipality of Buenos Aires to the High School of Fine Arts.

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In 1928, at the request of artist Ernesto de la Crcova, the Museum of Plaster Replicas was established
here, where replicas of classic masterpieces are on display. Art courses and workshops are also held in the
premises.

Tranva Turstico
Alicia Moreau de Justo 600, Puerto Madero
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The Puerto Madero Streetcar covers a 2 kilometer journey that runs parallel to Madero and Alicia Moreau
de Justo avenues, from Cecilia Grierson Boulevard (the extension of Crdoba Avenue) to Independence
Avenue.
The streetcar stops at four stations: Crdoba, Corrientes, Belgrano and Independencia.
A further project will extend the route northwards to Retiro Station, and southwards to Constitucin Station.
The classic electric tramway was opened in the city in 1897. In the 1920s, the network reached its peak,
with more than 800 kilometers of tracks. However, in 1963, tramways stopped running in Buenos Aires.

Parque Micaela Bastidas

Julieta Lanteri y Rosario Vera Pealoza, Puerto Madero
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This park was designed by Nstor Magarios, Irene Joselevich and Graciela Novoas architecture firm. It
was opened in January 2003 and stretches into an area of 5.4 hectares. The park features different sectors
Plaza del Huerto (Orchards square), Plaza de los Nios (Childrens Square), and Plaza del Sol (Sun
Square) which are connected through paths and stairs.

Museo Nacional de Inmigracin (Antiguo Hotel de Inmigrantes)

Av. Antrtida Argentina 1355, Retiro
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This museum occupies a pavilion of the former Immigrants Hotel, which offered accommodation between
1911 and 1953. It intends to highlight the historical,cultural, social and economic contribution of immigration
to Argentina. The records
signed by immigrants entering the country are part of its collection.

Silos
Dique 3, Puerto Madero
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These silos in the east section of Dam 3 were opened in 1903, together with the warehouses and mills that
provided the first port facilities in Buenos Aires. With their concrete telescopic pipes, the silos organized the
loading and unloading of products. Inside, grains were stored for further loading. They were built by Bunge
y Born Firm and had a grinding capacity of 1200 tons a day. Nowadays, they bear witness to an poque of
economic opulence, which made this country known as "the worlds granary".

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Monumento a Juan Manuel Fangio

Juana Manso y Azucena Villaflor, Puerto Madero
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This work, inaugurated in 2005, pays homage to quintuple motor racing world champion, Argentinian Juan
Manuel Fangio. The sportsman, on real scale, is depicted next to his "Silver Arrow", the W196l
Mercedes-Benz which accompanied him in
several heroic feats.

Monumento al Tango (Virulazo)

Azucena VIllaflor y Aim Pain, Puerto Madero
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This monument, a joint work by sculptress Estela Trebino and engineer Alejandro Coria, pays homage to
the most emblematic music genre in Buenos Aires. It was unveiled on 22nd November 2007, Music Day.
This 3.5 meter-high abstract figure resembles a large accordion, an essential instrument in tango music.

Monumento a Luis Viale

Av. Tristn Achval Rodrguez y Azucena Villaflor, Puerto Madero
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This monument, placed here in 1937, was sculpted by Italian artist Eduardo Tabacchi.
It pays homage to Luis Viale, a brave man who, on board of the "America", a steamship which sank off
these coasts on 24th December 1871, gave his life for saving other passengers.
It was originally erected in La Recoleta Cemetery, but the Municipality of Buenos Aires decided to move it
here, next to the pergola, in 1928.

Monumento La Ola
Av. Tristn Achval Rodrguez y Azucena Villaflor, Puerto Madero
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Made of Carrara marble, this huge wave was sculpted by Nicols Isidro Bardas, and unveiled in April 1937.
It depicts a long-haired female figure playing with waves, a symbol of the forces of nature.

Monumento al Guardacostas
Av. Tristn Achval Rodrguez y Azucena Villaflor, Puerto Madero
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The Argentine Coast Guard is the highest maritime authority in the country. This work, made by Andrs
Oscar Mirwald, commemorates Malvinas War and depicts coastguard ship "Ro Iguaz", which took part in
the combat. The figure at the back embodies the Argentine Republic.

Monumento Vito Dumas

Av. Tristn Achval Rodrguez y Azucena Villaflor, Puerto Madero
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Vito Dumas (1900-1965), apodado "el navegante solitario", fue un audaz marino que, entre otras hazaas,
logr dar la vuelta al mundo a bordo de un sencillo barco a vela, el "Legh II".

Dique 1
Venezuela 102, Monserrat
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This 570 meter-long and 160 meter-wide dam is connected to the Southern Dock, an artificial extension of
the mouth of the Riachuelo, by means of a sluice with three gates which keep the right level of water.
This section of the port, along with the Northern Dock, are the only areas where port activities are still
carried out.
Behind the Southern Dock stands the Floating Casino of Buenos Aires city.

Prgola
Bulevar Azucena Villaflor y Av. de Los Italianos, Puerto Madero
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Antes de la dcada de los aos setenta, cuando se rellen la costa, la prgola era un sitio privilegiado para
contemplar el Ro de la Plata. Varios monumentos y estatuas rodean a esta prgola semicircular.

Parque Mujeres Argentinas

Manuela Manso, Marta Linch, Av. de los Italianos, Manuela Saenz , Puerto Madero
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This park, opened in August 2007, honors renowned Argentinian women whose names designate the
streets of this District.
It features a large central square, and different levels which provide a panoramic view of the area. Its young
trees include jacarandas, magnolias and tipas, typical specimens of the Argentinian flora.
The park was designed by architects Irene Joselevich, Graciela Novoa, Alfredo Garay, Nstor Magarios,
Carlos Verdecchia, Adrin Sebastin, Marcelo Vida and Eduardo Cajide, who also planned Micaela
Bastidas Park.

Dique 2
Juana Manuela Gorriti, Villaflor, Pierina Dealessi y Rosario Vera Pealoza, Puerto Madero
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In past times, when this area concentrated the citys port activity, the ships unloaded their products mainly
grains and cereals on the west margin of the dams, while loading took place on the opposite margin,
where warehouses had been built to that end.
The moveable bridges allowed ships and vessels to pass from one dam to another, and were also destined
for pedestrians and cars.
In present days, the dams are flanked by a variety of restaurants and cafs, turning this area into an
exclusive gastronomic center.

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Hotel Faena
Martha Salotti 445, Puerto Madero
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On the opposite side of the dam, a great brick structure dating from 1902 can be distinguished. This
building used to be known as "El Porteo", and was owned by Molinos Ro de la Plata company. In 1911, it
functioned as a warehouse for the firm Molinos Harineros y Elevadores de Granos, and in 1965 it became
the factory of Blancaflor Company.
At present, this building of great architectural value houses the Faena Hotel, one of the most exclusive
hotels in the city.

Dique 3
Juana Manuela Gorriti, Macacha Guemes, Pierina Dealessi y Azucena Villaflor, Puerto Madero
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All constructions flanking the four dams in Puerto Madero present similar features: their structure is made of
reinforced concrete; they have stone foundations and brick walls, and cast iron doors and windows. On
some of the buildings, the old cranes can still be seen fixed to the walls.
This 690-meter dam is the longest one. The piers are made of concrete and granite, and stone stairs
placed every 30 meters reach the water.

Drsena Norte
Av. Antartida Argentina, Cecilia Grierson y Av. Ing. Jose N. Quartino, Retiro
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This dock, with irregular quadrilateral shape, measures 1,100 by 1,400 meters. It was inaugurated in 1897,
in the midst of complaints against the ineffectiveness of the port system planned by Madero. In its origins,
there were warehouses on the
southern, eastern and western piers; while the northern one was meant for passengers.
At present there remains only one warehouse, on the southern pier, owned by Buquebs Travel Company.
On the opposite end stands the ancient building of the Argentine Yacht Club.

Coleccin de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat

Olga Cossettini 141, Puerto Madero
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This state-of-the-art building made of concrete, steel and glass, designed by prestigious Uruguayan
architect Rafael Violy, houses the art collection belonging to Amalia Fortabat, a renowned Argentinian
businesswoman. The building boasts two large
exhibition rooms, a newspaper library, an auditorium, offices and a cafeteria.
The construction is crowned by a curved glass dome, covered with a system of pivoting aluminum parasols
which open and close according to the position of the sun. Also noteworthy is the sliding roof which can be
opened entirely to leave the
upper floor in the open air.
The Fortabat collection includes works by Argentinian and foreign artists, such as Antonio Berni, Juan
Carlos Castagnino, Fernando Fader, Prilidiano Pueyrredn, Benito Quinquela Martn, Ral Soldi, Xul Solar,

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Auguste Rodin, Andy Warhol, William Turner, Salvador Dal and Marc Chagall, among others.

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