Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Entrance to unique Recoleta Cemetery in La Boca district of the "Paris of the South" |
Visitors come to this famous cemetery to make the pilgrimage to the tragic first lady Evita's tomb |
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Final resting place of some of country's most influential figures - politicians, educators, artists.... |
Tomb of Eva Maria Duarte de Peron, who left home age 15 became radio actress, met Juan Peron at age 24, twice age |
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She had fast and furious courtship - Peron was elected President in 1946 |
Working class adored her, but public denounced Peron's dictatorial style |
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Maiden whose fiancé cheated on her with her mother! |
Lost among the stray cats and cobwebs of passageways |
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Century-old mansion design in Italian Renaissance style is the Casa Rosada |
The "Pink House" is where Evita shouted from this balcony to crowds |
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Old Town Hall across from the Plaza de Mayo |
Original wooden trains in Buenos Aires subway system still operates -- 100 years old |
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Soccer (football) stadium has standing room only - they love their sports! |
Double-decker bus in front of Metropolitan Cathedral |
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Third position of Tango painting at very large Recoleta Fair on Sunday |
Loved this artist - purchased the Second position (on wall in our den) only costing $150 |
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Check out her website: Pinturas Tangueras.com.ar |
Fair has every imaginable of craft, souvenir, AND food |