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11. - The Feria de San Telmo Fair
This interesting craftsmanship and antiquities fair, organized with the sponsorship of the Museo de la Ciudad, operates since 1970. It is open on Sundays from 10:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the historic Plaza Coronel Manuel Dorrego. Its life recalls that of El Rastro in Madrid and the Flea Market in Paris. Mimics, musical, tango dancing and improvised performances are carried out, along with the buying and selling of antique objects of a variety of materials such as porcelain, silver, crystal, glass, iron and wood.Relics such as vinyl discs, jukeboxes, insignias, jewellery, postcards, maps, bottles, glasses, copper pans, ironworks, advertising cartels and toys can be found any time at this fair.

12. - The Museo Penitenciario Antonio Ballv Penitentiary Museum
It keeps the 18th century architectonic features, and the beautiful temple of Nuestra Seora del Carmen built by the Jesuits in 1730, is kept inside. The site was the Bethlehem Order's hospital, and was later used as a prison for a long time. It has been added to the long list of National Historic Monuments.

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13. - The Casa de Castagnino House
In this house located in Balcarce 1016, with its end of the 18th century facade, lived since 1968 painter Juan Carlos Castagnino (1908-1972), noted for his illustrations of Jose Hernandez' book Martin Fierro. An art gallery with a place reserved for the celebrated painter can be appreciated inside. There is a sort of caf-concert working at night in the place, and adding a magical halo to the nightlife of this Porteo neighbourhood barrio.

14. - The Pasaje de La Defensa Mansion
It is a mansion from 1880 that stillguards its original style. It was the property of the Ezeiza family. In its three consecutive patios it recreates the colonial Buenos Aires. It currently holds a mall and antiquity shops, along with cafe shops worth visiting. It is located in Defensa 1179 and opens Tuesdays through Sundays from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

15. - The Monumento Del Canto al Trabajo Praise to Work Monument
Inaugurated in 1926, this work is owed to Argentinean sculpture Rogelio Yrurtia. Of classic style, it is dedicated to praise the works of man.. It shows an enormous rock pulled with ropes and cables by men and women all ages. It is located in the Plazoleta Coronel Manuel de Olazbal square (Av. Paseo Coln to the 800)

16. - The Iglesia Dinamarquesa - Danish Church
This Lutheran temple, built in 1931, is sited on Carlos Calvo 257. Its facade has been designed in neo gothic style. It presents a stepped front culminating on top of a tower, enhancing its external lines. Inside, the temple holds a model brought from Denmak of the Copenhagen Ship, of Danish origin, that shipwrecked during the 1920s after she anchored at the Buenos Aires port; as well as candle holders brought in directly from Denmark.

17. - The Casa de Santiago de Liniers House
Santiago Antonio Maria de Liniers y Bremond (1753-1810), sailor and politician that being of French origin was at the service of Spain, and served as the next to last Viceroy of Rio de la Plata between 1807 and 1809, and fought heroically against the English invaders. He lived in this house, built in 1788, between the years of 1806 and 1809; and inside it he signed the conditions of the English capitulation with British general Beresford after his failure to invade the Viceroyalty in 1806. The house, which keeps its first front with an outstandingly carved wooden door of the colonial period, belonged to Liniers' father in law, Don Martin de Sarratea. It has been declared a National Historic Monument.

18. - The Mercado de San Telmo Market
Opened in 1897, this charming market is surrounded by Porteo history and tradition. Its internal iron made structure with its plates and glasses is eye-striking. It stands in the block limited by Bolivar, Carlos Calvo, Defensa and Estados Unidos Stts.

19. - The Casa Mnima House
This tiny 20th century house, situated in Pasaje San Lorenzo 380, is called Casa Mnima. It has a 2.30-meter front and has a distinctive small balcony on its upper floor.

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Bus Lines 2, 9, 10, 20, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 33, 46, 53, 54, 61, 64, 86, 93, 126, 142, 143, 152 y 159.








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