San Telmo (Buenos Aires)

San Telmo (San Pedro González Telmo - Saint Elme en français) est un des quartiers les plus anciens de la ville de Buenos Aires en Argentine. Le quartier est limité par les rues calle Chile, calle Piedras, l' avenida Caseros, calle Defensa, avenida Martín García, avenida Paseo Colón, avenida Brasil et avenida Ingeniero Huergo. San Telmo est une des zones les mieux conservées dans la ville en perpétuel changement qu'est Buenos Aires, et se caractérise par ses bâtisses coloniales et ses rues pittoresques, dont beaucoup sont recouvertes de pavés. Parmi les nombreuses attractions que l'on peut visiter dans ce quartier, il y a de nombreuses anciennes églises (comme celle de San Pedro Telmo), des musées, des magasins d'antiquités et une fête aux antiquités semi-permanente appelée Feria de San Telmo, se tenant sur la place principale, la Plaza Dorrego. Au sud-ouest du quartier se trouve le musée historique national et le Parque Lezama, où l'on a placé divers monuments et statues. Le quartier compte de nombreuses Tanguerias, dont le célèbre El Viejo Almacén à l'angle de la rue Balcarce et de l'avenue Independencia. Le jour du quartier est le 29 août.

1. Population

Population : 25 969 habitants. Superficie : 1,3 km2. Densité : 19 976 hab/km2.

1. Galerie


1. Voir aussi

La liste des quartiers de Buenos Aires L'article sur la Plaza Dorrego Le Parque Lezama

1. Notes et références

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Plaza Dorrego

Plaza Dorrego (Spanish: Dorrego Square) is a square located in the heart of San Telmo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the 19th century, San Telmo was the main residential barrio (neighbourhood) of the city and Plaza Dorrego was its focal point. In the past it was referred to as Hueco del Alto or Alto de la carretas as it was the place where wagons would stop before crossing the Tercero del Sur stream (today called Pasaje San Lorenzo) on their way downtown. The name had been Alto de San Pedro and later changed to Plaza del Comercio in 1822. In 1905, the name was changed once again to its current form. The buildings located in the square maintain its original design thanks to the help of the Comisión del Museo de la Ciudad. Currently, its surroundings are full of cafes, bars and pubs, which fill the square with tables from those shops. There are also several antique stores. Musicians and dancers particularly tango exhibitions are seen, like the Argentine tango. The Feria de San Telmo (San Telmo Fair), mainly of antiques, runs every Sunday. Plaza Dorrego is located at the intersection of Humberto Primero and Defensa streets. Along with La Boca, Recoleta, Florida Street, and others, the Plaza Dorrego is one of the main tourist attractions of Buenos Aires.

Landmark Neighbourhood

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

San Telmo ("Saint Pedro González Telmo") is the oldest barrio (neighborhood) of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A well-preserved area of the Argentine metropolis, it hosts some of its oldest buildings. One of the birthplaces of tango, during the mid 20th century it was the Bohemian district with painters ateliers and jazz clubs. Cafes, tango parlors and antique shops line the cobblestone streets, which are often filled with street artists and dancers. San Telmo's attractions include old churches (e.g. San Pedro Telmo), museums, food halls and stalls, antique stores and a semi-permanent antique fair (Feria de Antigüedades) in the main public square, Plaza Dorrego. Tango-related activities for both locals and tourists are in the area.The "Manzana de las Luces" ("Enlightenment [city] block") hosted several colonial institutions.

Historic Site Landmark

Feria de San Telmo

Feria de San Telmo (Spanish: San Telmo Fair) is an antique fair that takes place in the barrio (neighbourhood) of San Telmo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was created in 1970 by architect José María Peña. The fair is composed of 270 stands. It is located in Plaza Dorrego and runs every Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. It is visited by 10,000 people every Sunday; the majority are tourists from all over the world. On the streets, you can see Tango Shows and Orchestra Playing for all visitors, also you can buy typical food from the restaurants or informal sellers. However the main attraction in this Feria is the antiques and cultural items offered.

Event Fairground

Casa de Esteban de Luca

The Casa de Esteban de Luca, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a historic house, once inhabited by the Argentine poet, soldier, Esteban de Luca, who wrote odes to General José de San Martín, as well to his victories in the battles of Chacabuco, Maipú, and other milestones in the Argentine War of Independence; his Marcha Patriótica was, briefly and until 1813, the unofficial Argentine National Anthem. De Luca was also the director of the National Munitions Works during the war, and lived in this residence until his death in 1824. The house was built in 1786 and declared a National Historic Monument in 1941. It is located at 383 Carlos Calvo Street, and currently houses a restaurant.

Historic Site Landmark

Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art

The Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art, known locally as the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires (MAMBA), is a modern art museum located in the San Telmo district of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Art Museum