The Obelisk

Built in 1936 to comemorate the 400th anniversary of the city´s foundation. It is built on the spot where the Argentinian flag was hoisted for the first time

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Buenos Aires

November 15th 2005
This is probably our last blog before we go to Europe, so drawing from the Roger Dear book of phrases, "like it or lump it!" We arrived around midday, and after checking in at the hostel we went to grab a bit to eat. Maccas was the call for lunch although we got all excited at the sight of Burger King, after not seeing it for eight months. This was our first mistake! It went down well but as Axe f ... read more

South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires

Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more

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