Casa Rosada!

What is it?	The Casa Rosada, or Pink House, is the headquarters of Argentina’s president!
What makes it historical?	Originally a fort built in 1585 to house Spanish viceroys, then a customs house built by an English architect, the Casa Rosada as we know it today started out as two buildings! The first half was meant to be a postal palace and was built and painted pink under Presidente Domingo Sarmiento in 1873! The next Presidente, Julio Roca, built an identical building next door, and the two were joined together in 1886! It took three separate architects, one to build each building and the third to join them! The famous balcony, from which Evita addressed the people of Argentina, was part of the second building!
How can I Help the Helpers?	HERE’S HOW: Donate to the Museo Bicentenario! Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place?	Balcarce 50 1064 Buenos Aires From Buenos Aires: ~0mi (0km) — 0hrs From Mendoza: ~654mi (1053km) — 10.9hrs From Puerto Iguazú: ~794mi (1278km) — 13.3hrs From Ushuaia: ~1913mi (3079km) — 31.9hrs
When should I go?	The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM!

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