This is a collection of random photos taken on a couple of "off the beaten path" walking tours.
What used to be a grand theatre, built in 1919, was repurposed in 2000. It is now the El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore.
In the 1800's and early 1900's Buenos Aires was a very wealthy city.
At one time the city had so much money that this beautiful building was designed and shipped from England - to house water storage tanks in an affluent BA neighbourhood. Yes, you read that correctly, this is for water storage tanks!
Tango dance lesson embedded in the sidewalk.
Carlos Gardel was a singer, songwriter, composer and actor that is the most prominent figure in the history of tango.
He is a legend in the tango culture and Buenos Aires. There are many images of him in parts of the city.
This is a style of painting, filetiado, that is used to adorn many objects, including houses.
Adding a little pizazz to many items.
A Cultural Centre.
This is the only kosher McDonalds in the world.
For those of you that want to check out the menu you can zoom in.
A play area in a shopping mall that was a former warehouse.
The train station.
It is similar in design to European train stations.
A very wealthy man built a private church to honour his daughter. Felicity was very beautiful and had many suitors. One of her rejected suitors killed her in jealous anger. Her father was devasted and built a church across the street from their home in honour of "St Felicity".
There is a 4 block stretch of houses that are covered in tile murals. This is the artist's house where he has lived all his life (73 years).
He started by painting his neighbour’s houses. Then he decided to make them fancier and instead put tiles on top of the paintings.
Atlas holding up the oldest tree in BA.
Linda resting in one of the many city parks.
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