In the centre of the Plaza, on a red granite base,
stands the monument in honour of the founding father Manuel Belgrano (1770-1820), whose complete name was Manuel Joaqun del Corazn de Jess Belgrano. Close by, on Cuba Street, one can see the sculpture representing the "Three Graces" facing the Sarmiento Museum of History.
From the Plaza, looking down Calle "Vuelta de Obligado" Street, there is an interesting view of the "Church of Immaculate Conception". On weekends, from 9AM to 7 PM, an important fair is mounted
here by artisans. You will also find paintings and sculptures on display, as well as the work of street artists.
(The closest Underground or subway station is on: Juramento - Line D).
3.- The Sarmiento History Museum - Museo Histrico Sarmiento
A grand Italian-style mansion built in 1873,
it was used as Town Hall during the times when the neighbourhood was newly acquiring size and relevance in the city. The National Government established its offices here in 1988 and it was turned into a museum in 1938.
Eight big halls
are solely dedicated to the memory of Faustino Sarmiento, Argentinean president during 1868-1874; one hall is devoted to Nicols Avellaneda; and two halls related to the Congress that in 1880 approved the Federalisation of Buenos Aires.
It is open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays from 2 PM till 7 PM, and Sundays between 3 Pm to 7 PM. It has been declared a National Historical Monument and it is located on Avenida Juramiento 2180.
(The closest Underground or subway station
is on: Juramento - Line D).
4.- Municipal Museum of Spanish Art Enrique Larreta
It was the property of to the famous Argentinean writer don Enrique Larreta. It is a typical Italian renaissance XIX Century mansion, with its classical balconies and wrought iron railings. It was opened as a museum in 1962.
It has twelve halls showing, amongst other things, important works of art, fine rugs, coal braziers, ceramics, paintings, chests, armchairs, religious imagery, wood carvings, polychrome wooden altars and pious furniture of the most delicate taste, representative works of Spanish art from the periods comprising the XIII to the XX Century.
The Andalusia garden is a place of serene contemplation inside the mansion. It borders the magnificent building and is a very attractive
garden with pleasant plants, Moorish fountains and sculptures. During the southern hemisphere summers it hosts first-class concerts and theatre plays.
Museum opening hours are between 2 PM to 8 PM Monday, Wednesday through Friday; and Saturdays and Sundays between 3 PM and 6 PM. Its address is on Avenida Juramento 2291.
(The closest Underground or subway station is on: Juramento - Line D).
5. - The Rogelio Yrurtia Mansion MuseumThis mansion built in the ornate XVI century Spanish Plateresque style was made a
museum in 1949. It was part of the workshop of the famous Argentinean sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia, whose most famous work is the "Canto al Trabajo" (Ode to Labour), which can be seen today in the Barrio of San Telmo. Yrurtia won the National Prize for Architecture in 1923, after rebuilding and furnishing this mansion in the best Spanish baroque style.
In the end the artist and his wife, the painter La
Correa Morales donated their house to the city. It hold the collection of paintings, tapestries, sculptures, antique furniture and many similar oeuvres d'art that this couple brought over from Europe on every one of their innumerable voyages to the old continent.
It is a museum worth visiting, not only because of the paintings and sculptures it holds but also for the furniture pieces dating from the XV to the XVII century.
The works of other Argentinean and foreign artists such as Eduardo Svori, Quinquela Martn, Martn Malharro, Pablo Picasso and Auguste Rodin, accompanies the drawings, engravings and sculptures by Yrurtia and Correa Morales.
Visiting hours are Tuesday through Friday and Sundays from 3 PM to 7 PM. It is closed to the public on Saturdays and Mondays. The address is O'Higgins Street 2390.
(The closest Underground or subway station is on: Juramento - Line D).