Capital City
Salta the beautiful
Salta la Linda("Salta the Beautiful") is a city with the best preserved colonial architecture in Argentina. It is the capital of the province of the same name. The fact that Salta is a city of 500,000 people is easily forgotten when you walk through the...
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Salta Cathedral
Cathedral
The Salta Cathedral stands in front of the central plaza. Around the alter, four large frescos of the gospel writers are not be missed. Inside there is also a pantheon containing the tombs of many heroes from the War of Independance.This remarkable...
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If one has the chance to go to Salta, you cannot miss visiting “Plaza 9 de Julio” (9th of July Square)...
9th of July Square.JPG
“Plaza 9 de Julio” (9th of July Square). In this place Hernando de Lerma founded the City of Salta in 1582. The houses that surrounded the square are characterized by their porches.
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Tasty food, a rich musical tradition and powerful wines, the place should not be missed!!
Bartolomé Mitre St.
The best wines and traditional restaurants are around 9th of July Square and in Balcarse St. sitting under an umbrella on Balcarce, a street brimming with snazzy cafes and night spots.A recent night began with young men dressed as gauchos and women in...
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Turism in the Capital City
Gaucho from Salta.
There are plenty of folklore restaurants where traditional music is performed and danced, and where regional dishes and wines can be tasted. There are also many establishments selling craftsmanship, where the silver, pottery and fabric works stand...
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Town Hall of Salta
Cabildo de la Ciudad de Salta.
The Cabildo(Town Hall) is beautiful whitewashed building was originally constructed in 1582. Although rebuilt a number of times, the building retains its importance and continues to house Salta's municipal government. The Museo Historico del...
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