The Legendry Kavanagh Building, Argentina

May 25, 2012 - PRLog -- The country that is known for its exceptionally talented football team and has produced players like Maradona and Lionel Messi is the beautiful and exotic Argentine. This South American country is the second largest in the continent after Brazil and attracts tourists from all over the world. This Spanish speaking country is the third largest economy in Latin America and is still growing. The country stretches from the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean and also claims control over Falkland Island which is a disputed territory between Argentina, Chile and Britain. Classed as investors a middle economy Argentina attracts many businessmen and investors from all over the world due to its large market base.

The country is also one of the initial founders of the United Nations and is the member of many international organizations such as Mercosur, the Union of South American Nations, the Organization of Ibero-American States, the World Bank Group and the World Trade Organization, and is one of the G-15 and G-20 major economies. With so much to offer the country is definitely worth a visit. If you want to visit Argentina, feel free to contact Travelhouse UK and avail discounted flights to Buenos Aries (http://www.flightstoargentina.co/cheap-flights/buenos_aires/) from UK to Argentina.

There are many major cities in Argentina but one city which is internationally known for being the largest most populace cities is Buenos Aires. Being the capital city of Argentina Buenos Aires is the administrative, economic and the cultural hub of Argentina. This spectacular city is situated on the estuary of The Río de la Plata and is a diverse and colorful city. Rich in culture and made vibrant by the European style architecture that lines the city, Buenos Aires is worth visiting. The city has all sorts of attractions and has numerous hotels, parks, landmarks, monuments, cafes, restaurants and much more. If you want to visit this stunning and fascinating city then contact us and get a chance to experience an unforgettable vacation with your family and friends.

There are many sites and landmarks in Buenos Aires but one that stands out and is definitely worth visiting is the beautiful structure the Kavanagh Building. This Art Deco skyscraper was designed in 1934 and inaugurated 2 years later. In 1999 the building was declared the National Historic monument and is a spectacular sight. With its strong and bold lines and prismatic structure the building stuns all with its architectural simplicity and beauty. The building stands 120 meters above ground and presents an interesting contrast amongst modern skyscrapers that surround it. The building even received an award in 1939 for its architectural uniqueness from The American Institutes of Architects and is truly a masterpiece work.

The building gets its name from Carino Kavanagh who lived on the 14th floor of this building for many years in this building. According to legend Corina fell in love with the son of Anchorena family, which was the royal family and resided in the San martin palace. The Anchoreanas had built a church near the site of the Kavanagh building which could be viewed from the palace and was dear to the Anchoreneans. However, Corina asked the architects to design the building in such a way that the view of the church be blocked from the palace and so she could seek revenge.

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