Casa Rosada: emblem of our goverment
The Casa Rosada (meaning Pink House) is the where the Goverment's headquarter are located.
It was constructed on the site as a fort, established by the Spanish in 1580 and used by the Spanish colonial viceroys. After independence, the fort was redeveloped into a customs house by British architect Edward Taylor, and later, in 1862, the building was chosen by President Bartolomé Mitre to be the seat of his government. His successor Domingo Faustino Sarmiento later expanded the building and is believed to have ordered it to be painted pink in an attempt to diffuse political tensions by mixing the colours of the opposing political parties (the Federals used red, while the Unitarians used white). Another popular explanation for the building's distinctive colour is that it was at one painted with cows' blood as an alternative to paint because paint pealed in the humidity.
La Casa Rosada is one of the attraction points to visit if you decide to walk around Plaza de Mayo. This beautiful building was constructed with eclectic and romanticism styles and is full of argentinian history. Many events took place here and usually the argentinian people celebrate or in some instances, manifestations are also held in front of this building, like when the people cried over Eva Peron's last speech or celebrated in 1983, when democracy returned after the military took control in 1976.
Over the last few years, the Casa Rosda was under mayor renovations, so you'll be able to see it as intended in full glory.
During happy or difficult times the Casa Rosada remains to be a monument that gathers citizens together.
Address: Balcarce 50
Web Site: www.casarosada.gob.ar
E-mail: visitascasarosada@presidencia.gob.ar
Guided Tours: Free admission, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 10AM - 6PM
Saturdays at 12:30PM tours are given in english.
In order to book a spot you have to fill a form online, not more than 15 days before your visit to make the reservation here: https://visitas.casarosada.gob.ar/
Museo Casa Rosada (Casa Rosada Museum)
Inaugurated in 1957, it is located in what used to be the ruins of the city's custums, next to where the "old fort of Buenos Aires used to be.
The museums will take you through 200 years of argentinian history, from the May Revolution to the Presidents of our era.
If you want to learn about our history and legacy, this is the place to begin!
It has a catalog with over 11.000 items and these include personal items from different presidents and art pieces
Address: Paseo Colon Ave 100, across the Casa Rosada
Guided Tours: Wednesdays, Sundays and Holidays: 10AM - 6PM (last call at 5:30PM)
Free admission.
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