This building at the Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos has photographs and explanatory texts (in Spanish) that celebrate the work of the Abuelas (grandmothers) of the Plaza de Mayo, an organization dedicated to uncovering the identities of the estimated 500 children born to mothers that were 'disappeared' by the Military Dictatorship of 1976 to 1983. No records were kept of the secret adoption of these children, who usually grew up with no knowledge of their true identity.


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1. Museo Malvinas

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This well-executed museum, opened by Cristina Kirchner in 2014, is dedicated to the history of the Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands) and Argentina's claim…

2. Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos

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Human rights groups estimate that during the military dictatorship of 1976 to 1983 up to 30,000 people were 'disappeared' by the state: kidnapped and…

3. Sitio de Memoria ESMA

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The former naval campus known as the ESMA is the most notorious of some 600 secret detention centers in Argentina, where during the military dictatorship…

4. Museo Casa de Yrurtia

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Reclusive Rogelio Yrurtia (1879–1950), best known for his sculpture Canto al Trabajo on Plazoleta Olazábal in San Telmo, designed this neocolonial…

5. Parque de la Memoria

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On the edge of the river on the Costanera Norte is this landscaped park and gallery that serves as a memorial to the victims of the military dictatorships…

6. Museo Histórico Sarmiento

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This museum at Plaza Belgrano contains memorabilia relating to Domingo F Sarmiento, one of Argentina's most celebrated presidents, diplomats and educators…

7. Museo Larreta

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Hispanophile novelist Enrique Larreta (1875–1961) resided in this elegant colonial-style house opposite Plaza Belgrano that now displays his private art…

8. Tierra Santa

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This wonderfully tacky 'Holy Land' theme park is roughly based on Jerusalem. Though many people who visit are devout Catholics, others go for the kitschy…