San
Telmo is one of the most typical neighbourhoods
in Buenos Aires. It was inhabited by aristocratic
families until the yellow fever disease in 1871.
As it was born around the city’s primitive
port, San Telmo was soon invaded by the XIXth century
immigration wave, with which its streets’
physiognomy started to change notoriously. Large
houses belonging to well-connected people turned
into “conventillos” (tenement houses),
housing numerous families who had occupied them
and lived crammed together. These immigrants, mainly
devoted to crafts and commerce, imprinted their
customs to this place, that was since then characterised
by its street markets and its commercial trend.
Since 1970, San Telmo started to regain its worth.
Old buildings were renovated and many of its buildings,
with over 100 years of
history, were declared Historical Heritage of the City.
At present, it is a neighbourhood with an ample cultural
display. Proof of this are art, cinema and television
schools, as well as many antique shops and a street
market that takes place during the weekends. Here, the
visitor may buy beautiful antiques, ranging from a pasta
record to the furniture for an entire house. Also during
the weekends, there are free tango shows, where the
tourist may enter in contact with Buenos Aires’s
typical music.
Numerous bus lines departing from several city spots
take the tourist to San Telmo.
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