Casa RosadaOne of the world's most famous balconies juts out of Argentina's
Presidential Palace, known as the Casa Rosada. The pink building
has been the scene of many a political rally, particularly during
the regime of the notorious and tragic Juan and Eva Peron. The
building began life as a fort in 1594, and was turned into a
castle-like centre for colonial government in 1713. Additions and
changes were made to the building until 1857, when the building was
demolished and the Casa Rosada we know today was build. However, it
wasn't always pink. The Italian style building, fronted with palm
trees and fountains, was painted pink when it was converted from a
Customs and Post Office building into the presidential palace.
President Sarmiento decided to appease opposing political parties
by merging red and white into a pink colour scheme for the palace.
The building has since been declared a National Historic Monument
of Argentina. Today the building houses a small basement museum
displaying some
Address: Hipolito Yrigoyen 219, Plaza de Mayo
Telephone: (0)11 4344 3802
Transportation: Metro to Plaza de Mayo
Opening Time: Museum: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Sundays 2pm to
6pm. Guided tours are available
Admission: Free |
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