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Romanic-Bizantine style church from the 20th century. The main altar has a replica of Michelangelo's Pietá.
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Our Lady of Balvanera
Built between 1799 and 1860 this is the parish that gives the original name to the district. Very popular among local people from all the city that comes to pray to San Expedito, Saint of impossible causes.
One of the main plazas (squares) of Buenos Aires. The square's current design is from 1923. The mausoleum of Bernardino Rivadavia, the first Constitutional President of Argentina, was created by sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia and added in 1932, where his ashes remain despite his wish that they not stay in Argentina.
Founded in 1930 is one of the oldest synagogues in the country and a traditional cultural centre for the Jewish community.
In Avenida Rivadavia this modernist building by architect Colombo is an iconic piece of Buenos Aires original early 20-century architecture. There is a bed & breakfast in the building and you can arrange visits too.
Asociación Amigos del Tranvía
The museum has a collection of old trams and subway (subte) cars stored at the subway system workshop Taller Polvorin. Trams operate for a limited time on weekends and holidays, and run through nearby streets on a 2 km loop. Check Horarios in the link for operating days and times.
Chacabuco Park
The park is well known for its floral variety and selection of decorative sculptures.