The scene of some of the most important events in Argentina's history, Plaza de Mayo is the obvious starting point for touring Centro Histórico. Its principal monument is the Pirámide de Mayo, the first patriotic monument built to commemorate the May Revolution of 1810. The Monumento al General Manuel Belgrano, a sizable equestrian bronze statue, also stands out. In recent years, at his feet, you will see many stones with people's names. It is a tribute to the victims of Covid-19.
Around the square are some of the city's most important buildings, such as the Casa Rosada, the Catedral Metropolitana, the building of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the central house of the Banco de la Nación.
