- Address: Argentina, Buenos Aires
- Year of construction: 1897
- Architect: John Hoxshaw
- Area: 2,1 square meters. km
- Population: 6,629 people.
Perhaps the most prestigious area of the Argentine capital is Puerto Madero. It is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, on the shores of the picturesque bay of La Plata .
Breeze of the era
For a long time before the city authorities of the capital there was the question of the construction of a port capable of taking heavy ships. In 1882, the Argentine government concluded an agreement with businessman Eduardo Madero, who led the large-scale construction. The architectural design was developed by engineer John Hokshaw. Work boiled in 1887 after 10 years of Puerto Madero was functioning in full.
However, at the beginning of the XIX century the port ceased to meet modern standards and required reconstruction. The new project was developed by engineer Luis Uergo. His brainchild Puerto-Nuevo is still used by the authorities of Buenos Aires and is considered the main city port. The first section began work in 1911, the port itself was opened only in 1926.
Renovated Puerto Madero
After the emergence of a new port, Puerto Madero was abandoned. The area was considered extremely unfavorable, with a high crime rate. The revival of Puerto Madero fell on the 1990s, when local and foreign entrepreneurs began investing considerable money in the construction of modern buildings, hotels , restaurants.
Our days
Today, Puerto Madero is the elite district of Buenos Aires. There are offices of well-known construction and financial companies of the country, fashionable hotels, large shopping centers, modern skyscrapers and much more.
The main attractions of this area, or barrio, as the Argentines call, are:
- nightclub Opera Bay;
- Bridge Women ;
- Catholic University of Argentina;
- the Church of Our Lady;
- Art Pavilion;
- skyscraper El Mirador;
- resort Jumeirah Polo resort;
- Faena Hotel.
Road network
In the eastern part of Puerto Madero, there are three boulevards crossing the avenue of Juan Manso. In addition, there are still many secondary streets and avenues that are convenient for pedestrians and drivers. A tram line runs along the area, and there are boats and boats in the docks - they can be used for transportation.
How to get there?
The district is located in the central part of the city. To reach it is most convenient on foot. From remote areas of Buenos Aires, you can take buses №№ 43A, 67, 90C, by taxi or a rented car .