The Plaza de Mayo is a city square and the main foundational site of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was formed in 1884 after the demolition of the Recova building, unifying the city's Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Armas, by that time known as Plaza de la Victoria and Plaza 25 de Mayo, respectively. The city centre of Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo has be…
The Plaza de Mayo is a city square and the main foundational site of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was formed in 1884 after the demolition of the Recova building, unifying the city's Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Armas, by that time known as Plaza de la Victoria and Plaza 25 de Mayo, respectively. The city centre of Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo has been the scene of the most momentous events in Argentine history, as well as the largest popular demonstrations in the country. On the occasion of the first anniversary of the May Revolution in 1811, the Pirámide de Mayo was inaugurated in the square's hub, becoming Buenos Aires' first national monument.
Location: Monserrat · Buenos Aires, Argentina
Features: May Pyramid · Surrounded by the Cabildo, Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Buenos Aires City Hall, the Bank of the Argentine Nation headquarters and Palacio de Hacienda.
AdIf it's worth doing, we've got it. Find the best tours and activities for your trip. Spend your trip making memories, not missing out while you're waiting in line.
Site visitors: Over 1M in the past month
No cancellation fees · Flexible booking · Thousands of destinations · Multiple languages
AdCancel for Free on Most Hotels. Trips Made Easier & More Flexible. Easy to Plan and Book. Intuitive Trip Planning Allows You to Get More Travel with Less Stress.
11+ Million Reviews · 1 Million Properties · 24/7 Customer Support · Secure Booking
Save
Share
More