Casa Rosada
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Casa Rosada - the official residence of the president of Argentina. It is located in the center of Buenos Aires, the Plaza de Mayo. Casa Rosada is considered a workplace leader of the country. Translated from the Spanish name means "pink house".

Initially, on the spot where now stands the Casa Rosada was built a fort and then a fortified castle, which later became the seat of the colonial government. Later, with each new president in office building underwent significant changes. The pink color it was painted in 1862 as a sign of reconciliation between the two main political parties of the country. It is believed that the pink color appeared due to the historical custom of bovine blood mixed into the paint for the important buildings.

At the present time, despite the presence of the head of state, there are many excursions for tourists. Among the attractions of the palace can be identified Rivalaviya Cabinet - is a working residence of the President, named after the first head of state. Hall of busts of famous busts exposed to it all the presidents of Argentina, the last in 2003 was inaugurated the bust of Raul Alfonsin. Palace Museum is located in the preserved rooms of the fort, it tells the whole story of the building, which houses the residence of the president.

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