This house is a replica of the residence of William (Guillermo) Brown, the Irish-born admiral who fought in the wars of Independence and created Argentina's first navy. A sculpture of Brown can be seen in front of the house, which contains the offices of the Department of Naval Historical Studies. It is not open to the public.


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1. Torre Fantasma

0.3 MILES

This private apartment building, which resembles a medieval castle, is said to be haunted. The story goes that after the house was built in 1915, evil…

2. Parque Lezama

0.34 MILES

Leafy Parque Lezama hosts elderly chess-playing gentlemen, families toting mate (traditional Argentine tea) gourds, and teenagers kissing on park benches.

3. Museo Histórico Nacional

0.36 MILES

Located in Parque Lezama is the city’s national historical museum. It’s mostly dedicated to Argentina’s revolution of May 25, 1810, though there is some…

4. Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa

0.43 MILES

The striking late-19th-century Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa (Russian Orthodox Church) on the north side of Parque Lezama is the work of architect Alejandro…

5. Museo de la Pasión Boquense

0.45 MILES

This high-tech fútbol museum at Boca Juniors' stadium chronicles the history of the boisterous neighborhood of La Boca and its famous soccer team with…

6. Museo del Cine

0.51 MILES

This small museum is housed in the former accommodations block of the electricity plant that is now the Usina del Arte. It contains the original posters …

8. Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires

0.63 MILES

After significant renovations, this excellent museum is a magnet for modern-art enthusiasts. Housed in a former tobacco warehouse, this spacious museum…