Resources for Travel in Argentina – Museums and Cultural Centres
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Posted by Karin-Marijke Vis Oct 8, 2009 |
Here we are, among 500 sculptures that dot the streets of Resistencia. They do have culture, the Argentineans: Rosario with its ancient buildings, Córdoba with its amazing churches and now Resistencia as the City of Sculptures. The Tourist Information supplies me with a street plan on which some of the sculptures are indicated, although it doesn't give any additional information about the artists, nor the date or meaning of the sculpture. But this is Argentina, and I'm happy with the plan as it is. Of the 500 sculptures, 150 lack information signs. In general these plaques are made of copper - selling them brings in money for a poor family.
That Resistencia is Argentina's City of Sculptures was just one of our surprises during our 1.5 year journey through this country. Che Guevara's story is told in Rosario and Alta Gracia, the Jesuit history is beautifully explained in the Jesuit Estancias around Córdoba and for those who like to learn about dinosaurs there are several museums around Neuquén.
Even though a trip to Argentina is most probably focused on its natural treasures like whale watching, hiking in the Andes Mountains or admiring the glaciers in Patagonia, I believe that a visit to one of some of the country's museums and cultural centres is worth your time. Happy travelling!
Sep 1, 2009
After having visited Santa Fe's historical and ethnographic museums, try one of Argentina's fine beers, Santa Fe Beer, or the local empanadas and Merengo alfajores. more...
Jul 3, 2009
Argentina's first bank was founded in Buenos Aires in 1822. Others followed and their history is displayed in architectural buildings and museums in Capital Federal. more...
Apr 19, 2009
Alta Gracia was one of the towns in Argentina where Ernesto Che Guevara lived. Museo del Che Guevara gives insight into his life through pictures and accounts. more...
Apr 13, 2009
Dinosaur Museums in Neuquén, Argentina: Museums in Patagonia Display Dinosaur Bones and Fossils
Argentina has one of the world's richest collections of dinosaur bones and fossils. Around Neuquén are three important paleontology sites with dinosaur museums. more...
Dec 9, 2008
Enjoy "El Paseo Turistico" through Patagonia on a one hundred-year-old steamtrain, and visit the train museum and workshop of Henschell and Baldwin steam locomotives. more...
Oct 30, 2008
South America's biennial, international sculpture contest is held in Resistencia, Argentina's Capital of Sculptures; as a result 500 sculptures line the city's streets. more...
Oct 30, 2008
Feel the bohemian spirit in cultural centre in the heart of the Chaco Province in north Argentina, which houses the collection of its eccentric founder, Aldo Boglietti. more...
Sep 7, 2008
The Jesuit estancias of Jesus María and Caroya are on the Unesco World Heritage List-- architectural testimonies to the wealth and power of the Jesuits' heyday. more...
Sep 7, 2008
The Jesuits in South America developed wealthy and powerful estancias. Their rich heritage is visible in architecturally beautiful churches and residences around Córdoba. more...
Sep 1, 2008
A place to spend a leisurely afternoon with family: art exhibitions, musical performances, activities for children, shops, a restaurant and a musical fountain. more...
Jul 14, 2008
Enjoy a one hour walking tour around the lesser known jewels of the city of Rosario - murals by local painters, concealed churches and Che Guevara's house of birth. more...
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