Buenos Aires Cabildo
Cabildo de Buenos Aires
A white colonial building with arcades on the west side of Plaza de Mayo. The May Revolution of 1810 held its citizens' meeting here, and it is now a national history museum.
The Cabildo was built between 1725 and 1765 as the seat of the municipal council during the Spanish colonial period. From May 22 to 25, 1810, a public citizens' assembly here removed the Spanish viceroy, launching Argentina's independence movement. The building originally had 11 arches, but it was shortened twice when May Avenue and 9 de Julio Avenue were built. Today it has two to three arches on each side. Inside is the Museum of the May Revolution, which displays colonial furniture, maps and independence documents. From the balcony you can overlook Plaza de Mayo and the Casa Rosada. It is generally open from about 10:00 to 18:00, Wednesday through Sunday, with low-cost or free admission. The courtyard occasionally hosts craft markets on weekends.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun, approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
- Plaza de Mayo / Casa Rosada
- Café Tortoni
- Puerto Madero
- Obelisco de Buenos Aires
- Galerías Pacífico
- San Telmo Market / Feria de San Telmo
- Teatro Colón