Main downtown area of Buenos Aires that includes Casa Rosada among other attractions.

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Attractions at Plaza de Mayo: Casa Rosada and Obelisk

Plaza de Mayo has been the center of Argentina's history. It is the site where many of the country's largest demonstrations have taken place. Protests, during the economic unrest of 2001 took place here. Remember the movie Evita with Madonna? That is the balcony where the real Evita, or Eva Peron, would appear with her husband, Juan Peron.

Behind me is the obelisk built where the Argentine flag was raised for the first time. This is one of the city's major icons. Today this is the spot where city festivities take place. The national football team comes here traditionally to celebrate its victories. Guess how long it took to build this thing. 50 years? 10 years? 5 years? No, it actually took a mere 4 weeks to put this thing together. Pretty remarkable, eh?

This is the widest avenue in the entire world, six lanes each way for your driving pleasure. Named Nueve de Julio for the country's independence day which was July 9th, 1816. Due to its width, close to 150 meters, it takes close to two to three lights just to cross the avenue. If you cross this avenue just 12 times, you have already done a mile. "We know that it is the widest Avenue in the world, we carry it in our hearts." I am Kristina Renee, showing you Buenos Aires.