Characterised by the French-style mansions which are
the legacy of its aristocratic past, Recoleta is the
true “Paris of the South.” Walking around this
neighbourhood is an experience like no other in Buenos
Aires: its streets are lined with elegant apartment
buildings, exclusive boutiques, and former mansions
turned into high-end hotels and embassies, which exude
an alluring air of sophistication and class. You'll
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also find a rich cultural scene centred on the
National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Library,
and the Recoleta Cultural Center; as well as some
great shopping spots, like the Buenos Aires Design
Mall with an artists' fair set up in Plaza Francia
every weekend.
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