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Known for its colonial style, this is a neighborhood of narrow cobblestone streets lined with buildings that retain their historical charm. On Sundays from 10:00am to 5:00pm, visitors will find the “Feria de San Pedro” art fair at Plaza Dorrego, where antiques and regional articles are sold. Oftentimes it is also possible to see live street tangos in the plaza. Around the plaza, there are several cafes, bars, and restaurants, antique shops, and theater schools.
- National Historical Museum
Defensa 1600. Tel.: 4307-1182.
Guided tours, Saturday and Sunday at 3:00pm. Free admission.
- Modern Art Museum
Av. San Juan 350. Tel.: 4361-1121.
Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am to 8:00pm, weekends and holidays from 11:00am to 8:00pm.
Guided tours, Tuesday through Sunday at 5:00pm, admission $1.00.
- Parque Lezama, Art Fair
Brasil and Av. Paseo Colón. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
- Museo de Títeres (Puppetry Museum)
Piedras 905. Tel.: 4802-4785.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Puppet shows at 4:30pm.
- San Telmo Market
Access from the streets Bolivar, Carlos Calvo, Defensa and Estados Unidos. Inaugurated in the year 1897, the market stands out for its interior design of iron and glass. It is the last of its kind which remains in use in the city.
- Cathedral of the Santísima Trinidad, Russian Orthodox Church
Brasil 315. Tel: 4361-4274.
Saturday from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, Sunday from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
- Parish of San Pedro González Telmo
Humberto 1º 340. Tel.: 4361-1168.
Guided Tours: Sunday at 3:00pm and 4:00pm.
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