Visiting the Casa Rosada
Dominating the Montserrat neighborhood, the Casa Rosada occupies the same site as the long-gone fort of Buenos Aires. Centuries ago, this location held a strategic importance that is easy to overlook today. In 1713, for example, a fort known as the Castillo de San Miguel (Castle of Saint Michael) was constructed here, serving as the headquarters for the governors of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata. By the mid-19th century, parts of that fort were demolished to make way for a customs house. This new, composite structure eventually became the seat of government after Argentina declared independence in 1816. The building was painted pink during the presidency of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, the seventh president of the Argentine Republic, and it quickly became an iconic landmark of Buenos Aires.
Interior beauty
While the exterior is impressive, the building is also worth touring from the inside. Visitors can satisfy their curiosity by walking through the Salón de las Mujeres (Women's Hall), the Salón de los Científicos (Scientists' Hall), the Cristo Rey (Christ the King) chapel, the Hall of Honor, and the famous balcony overlooking the Plaza de Mayo. As a point of history, it was from this very balcony that President Perón would greet the crowds alongside his wife, Eva. Diego Armando Maradona also famously stood there following Argentina's victory in the 1986 World Cup. History buffs will appreciate rounding out their visit at the Museo del Bicentenario (Bicentennial Museum), located nearby.
Very beautiful palace that you can visit after signing up. The palacio is located at the end of the magnificent Plaza de Mayo