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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Buenos Aires - A history museum in an underground Customs

A customs buried facing the Rio de la Plata and near the Casa Rosada (presidential palace) turned into a historical museum: it is one of the original features of the Museo del Bicentenario installed in Buenos Aires Customs Taylor which operated from 1857 to 1894 before being covered with earth to make way for the port of Puerto Madero.
 
The permanent exhibition on the history of Argentina from 1810 until the presidency of Nestor Kirchner (2003-2007). The arcades and equipment Customs original have been retained: paintings, objects or screens showing documentaries illustrate the history of the country. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 18 pm, admission is free.

 
See also:
Know the Bicentennial Museum in Pink
 
Destination information: Argentina

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