# Teatro Colón 7 
Inaugurated in 1857 as a masterpiece of architectural opulence, the Teatro Colón ranks among the most prestigious opera houses in the world.
The horseshoe-shaped auditorium has 2,487 seats and is famous for its remarkable acoustic quality.
Opera House Completed: 1857 | Capacity: 2,487 Spectators
by Roger Schultz / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Plaza de Mayo 6 
Dominated by the Pirámide de Mayo (May Pyramid) the Plaza de Mayo is the main square of Buenos Aires, commemorating the May Revolution in 1811.
In the square's surroundings are several major sights of Buenos Aires like the beautiful Cabildo (now home to the National Museum), the Casa Rosada (seat of the President of Argentina), the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Buenos Aires City Hall, and the Bank of the Argentine Nation's headquarters.
by McKay Savage / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (MNBA, National Museum of Fine Arts) 6 🆓
The National Museum of Fine Arts (MNBA), housed in a grand neoclassical building, is widely considered Argentina's best and most important art museum.
Situated within walking distance of the Recoleta Cemetery, it is home to two major collections – a collection of 19th-century European art (including paintings by Cézanne, Picasso, Van Gogh, Goya, Manet, Modigliani, Degas, and Rembrandt) and a remarkable collection of Argentine art.
Museum Most Famous Painting: "Yellow and Rose" by Edgar Degas (1898)
by Edgar Degas / Public Domain
# Parque Tres de Febrero 6
The most beautiful section inside this huge park — larger than New York’s Central Park — popularly known as Bosques de Palermo, is the rose garden (El Rosedal) with more than 1,000 species of roses and its Modernist gate.
Other attractions available for visitors are the World's largest Japanese garden outside of Japan, the Jardín de los Poetas (Poets' Garden), dotted with statues of literary figures, and the enchanting Patio Andaluz (Andalusian Patio), and several man-made lakes.
Park Surface: 0.4 km2 [989 acres] | Established: 1875
by FotosPruebas / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Recoleta Cemetery 6 🆓
Containing elaborate mausoleums, tombs, crypts, and statues in various architectural styles, Recoleta Cemetery is unquestionably one of the best cemeteries in the world.
by HalloweenHJB / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Palacio Barolo 6
Completed in 1923 as the highest building in South America, the 100m-high Palacio Barolo is an impressive historic building, designed in a mixture of neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic styles in accordance with the cosmology of Dante's Divine Comedy.
Guided tours to the rooftop lighthouse are available but should be reserved well in advance.
Historic Building ⚠️ Prebooking advised
by Leandro Neumann Ciuffo / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Puerto Madero 5.5 
Famous for its nightlife, this extremely lively waterfront area with the striking Puente de La Mujer by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava is full of classy restaurants, cool bars, and galleries.
City District | Dining & Nightlife
by Luis Argerich / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Casa Rosada (Pink House) 5.5
Located at the eastern end of Plaza de Mayo, this impressive mansion and office of the President of Argentina can be visited during free half-hour tours on weekends.
by Dragan / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA Museum) 5.5
Housed in a striking modern building resembling interlocking cubes, this great museum displays Latin American art spanning from the 19th century until today. The museum was founded by millionaire and philanthropist Eduardo Costantini.
Museum Most Famous Painting: " Manifestación" by Antonio Berni (1934)
by Galio / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
# Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento 5.5
Situated in the Retiro neighborhood, this luxuriously decorated five-towered church holds a diverse collection of gold and silver work.
Basilica Completed: 1916
by Ezarate / CC BY-SA 4.0