- Address: Calle 26, 6600 Mercedes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Phone: +542324432687
- Start of construction: 1608.
Cabildo, or the Town Hall of Buenos Aires - a public building in which during the time of the colonialists held important meetings of city authorities.
History
The idea of building the town hall belonged to Governor Manuel de Frias. He voiced it in 1608 at a meeting of the city council. The financial burden of an expensive facility lay on the tax base of the city. Two years later the building was ready, but its size did not match the intended, so it was decided to expand.
The renewed Cabildo lasted until 1682, after which the City Hall planned the erection of a new building. According to the project, the building was to be a two-storey building, decorated with 11 arches. Construction began in 1725, but due to a lack of money, it was not until 1764.
Scale transformations of Cabildo
El Cabildo survived several more reconstructions. One of them took place in 1880. Architect Pedro Benoit added Town Hall Cabildo 10 m high and decorated her dome with glazed tiles. 1940 is associated with the name of architect Mario Bouchiaso, who modernized some details of the town hall, based on documents from the city archive. The tower, its covering (red tile), lattices on windows, wooden windows and doors were restored.
Town Hall today
Today the National Museum of the Town Hall and the May Revolution are located in Cabildo. The exhibits of his collection were paintings, some household items, clothes and jewelry made in the XVIII century, printing machines, old coins.
How to get to the sights?
You can reach the town hall of Buenos Aires by public transport . The nearest bus stop "Bolívar 81-89" is a 20-minute walk away. On it there are flights №№ 126 A and 126 B. Also it is possible to order a taxi or to rent the car .