Things to do in La Plata
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Cervicería Modelo
Dating from 1894, its ceiling hung with hams and peanut shells strewn on the floor, this classic place serves ice-cold ales to a happy crowd. There are great sidewalk tables, and it’s not too old to boast a big-screen TV and wi-fi.
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Palacio de la Legislatura
In front of Plaza San Martín, is the ornate Palacio de la Legislatura, in German Renaissance style. Nearby, catch the French Classic Pasaje Dardo Rocha (Calle 50, Plaza San Martin), once La Plata's main railroad station and now the city's major cultural center, containing four museums. Also close by is the Flemish Renaissance Casa de Gobierno, housing the provincial governor and his retinue.
Over to the northwest a few blocks are the original buildings of the Rectorado de la Universidad Nacional (1905), which was once a bank but is now the university administrative offices. On Sundays, check out the crafts fair Feria Artesanal on Plaza Italia.
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Museo de La Plata
Popular with school groups, this notable museum has paleontological, zoological, archaeological and anthropological collections of famous Patagonian explorer Francisco P Moreno. Countless display rooms offer something for everyone: Egyptian tomb relics, Jesuit art, amusing taxidermy, amazing skeletons, mummies, ancient pottery, scary insects and reconstructed dinosaurs. There’s also a cafe. Arrange English tours in advance.
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Cathedral
Near Plaza Moreno is the neo-Gothic cathedral, which was begun in 1885 but not inaugurated until 1932. The cathedral was inspired by medieval predecessors in Cologne and Amiens, and has fine stained glass and polished granite floors; tours (daily at 10:30am, 2:30pm and 4pm) are AR$20.95 and include a museum and elevator ride to the top. There’s also a gift shop and cafe.
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Palacio Municipal
Opposite the cathedral is the Palacio Municipal, designed in German Renaissance style by Hanoverian architect Hubert Stiers. On the west side of the plaza, the Museo y Archivo Dardo Rocha was the vacation house of the city's creator and contains period furniture and many of his personal knickknacks.
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Pasaje Dardo Rocha
In front of Plaza San Martín, is the ornate Palacio de la Legislatura (Plaza San Martin), in German Renaissance style. Nearby, catch the French Classic Pasaje Dardo Rocha, once La Plata's main railroad station and now the city's major cultural center, containing four museums.
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Paseo del Bosque
Plantations of eucalyptus, gingko, palm and subtropical hardwoods cover Paseo del Bosque, parkland expropriated from an estancia (ranch) at the time of the city's founding. It attracts a collection of strolling families, smooching lovers and sweaty joggers.
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Confitería París
Delicious sweet treats abound at this classic café, where patrons sit in air-conditioned comfort observing the passing street life through huge windows. There's a larger-than-usual variety of lunch items like sandwiches and salads, with take-out service.
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Ciudád Vieja
A 10-minute taxi ride from the center, in the bohemian neighborhood Meridiano V, you’ll find Ciudád Vieja, offering live music from Thursday through Sunday nights.
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Bar Imperio
A 10-minute taxi ride from the center, in the bohemian neighborhood Meridiano V, you’ll find Bar Imperio, offering live music from Thursday through Sunday nights.
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Mirapampa
A 10-minute taxi ride from the center, in the bohemian neighborhood Meridiano V, you’ll find Mirapampa, offering live music from Thursday through Sunday nights.
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Wilkenny
Popular place with traditional Irish pub feel and a decent range of food such as salads, sandwiches and pastas. On Friday and Saturday nights you might catch some live music.
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Museo y Archivo Dardo Rocha
The Museo y Archivo Dardo Rocha was the vacation house of the city’s creator and contains period furniture and many of his personal knickknacks.
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Teatro Argentino
The Teatro Argentino is a fantastically ugly concrete monolith, but boasts great acoustics and quality ballet, symphony and opera performances.
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Vitaminas
Well-priced fresh pastas, hearty salads, homemade burgers and meat dishes are served up at this cheerful, brightly decorated eatery.
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Anfiteatro Martín Fierro
In Paseo del Bosque is the open-air Anfiteatro Martín Fierro, that hosts music and drama performances.
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El Señor de los Novillos
A modern, classy parrilla with a good atmosphere, decent prices and no pretensions.
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Observatorio Astronómico
In La Plata's parkland, the Observatorio Astronómico is one for stargazers.
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Jardín Zoológico
The modest Jardín Zoológico is in the Paseo del Bosque parkland.
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