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The Plaza de Mayo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplasa ðe ˈmaʝo]; English: May Square) 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.
- 1580 (Plaza Mayor), 1884 (unification)
Cabildo of Buenos Aires: Constructed in 1725, the former seat of the viceroyalty now houses the National Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution. Metropolitan Cathedral : Built in 1836, the Metropolitan Cathedral has a striking neoclassical exterior and the interior of a Spanish colonial church.
The Plaza de Mayo is the oldest public square in Buenos aires, and has been the scene of many of the most important events in the city's history, from the second founding of the city in 1580, through the revolution of independence, to more recent political demonstrations. The square is named after the Argentine revolution, which began on May 25 ...
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Nov 24, 2020 · History of Plaza de Mayo. The first plaza was established in 1580 during Juan de Garay’s foundation of Buenos Aires itself, but it was never really seen through. When the Jesuits arrived in the 17th century, they bought up the plot of land and over time, the site became built up and formalised by the colonial government.
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Bombings in the Plaza de Mayo. A tragic event in the square’s history occurred on April 15 th, 1953 when two members of the opposition party, Roque Carranza, planted two bombs during a political gathering. Five people died and 95 were injured. (Strangely, there is a Subte station named after Carranza, who later became the Defense Minister, on ...
Sep 18, 2017 · The Plaza de Mayo, officially “Plaza 25 de Mayo”, in commemoration of the date of the Revolution that led to the resignation of the Spanish Viceroy and the establishment of the First Junta de Gobierno Patrio. Founded by Juan de Garay back in 1580, this square has definitely witnessed the history of Argentina. A location for mass ...
According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Plaza de Mayo: Best of Buenos Aires: Guided Sightseeing City Tour (From $53.69) Buenos Aires Small-Group City Tour (From $35.00) Buenos Aires Walking Tour with Local Guide (From $120.06) Buenos Aires: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour (From $30.00)
