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Chris at the Obelisk
Located at Plaza de la Republica and signifying Argentina's independence, the 68-meter-tall Obelisk is the most famous landmark in Buenos Airies. The Plaza is situated right in the middle of Avenue 9 de Julio, reputedly the widest avenue in the world at 144 meters across. July 9 of 1816 is when Argentina gained its independence from Spain.
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Chris & Suzie at the Pink Palace
Located at Plaza de Mayo, the Presidential Palace was made famous
by Evita Peron's appearance on its balcony. If you notice the small
flag flying just beneath the bigger Argentinian flag on top of the palace,
this means that the President himself was in residence. He may well
have been watching from his window, probably in some bemusement! (Trivia:
The pink color comes from paint mixed with cow's blood, supposedly to
make it waterproof.)
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