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Belgrano
is a residential and distinguished neighbourhood, named after Manuel Belgrano,
one of the most important protagonists of Argentine history. Its silent
streets full of trees have shops, restaurants, architectural relics and
large green spaces. The “Barrancas de Belgrano” (slopes) are
one of the most outstanding spots in the neighbourhood. Together with
some other important spaces in the city, they were |
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designed
by the famous landscape artist Carlos Thays, who also created the Botanical
Garden. From its very beginning, this zone was used for residences and
institutions and its inhabitants belonged to a social group related to
leading and intellectual classes of Buenos Aires, so among its buildings,
one may distinguish important houses, embassies and petit-hotels. But
its high towers with gardens date from the recent eighties. Cabildo Avenue
crosses it and has innumerable bus lines, as well as the recently inaugurated
subway that takes the passenger to the city centre, across Palermo, Barrio
Norte and Universities neighbourhoods to reach Florida Street. It is next
to the north zone, that is, Vicente López, San Isidro, etc. so
you may visit some more residential areas. In Belgrano, one may find any
kind of shops, selling from designer clothes to furniture, as well as
restaurants, bars, theatres, museums and various cinemas. On weekends,
there is a crafts street market near the Cathedral with musical shows,
juggling and drama plays. |
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