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Plaza de Mayo stands as the central square and primary foundational site of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It came into existence in 1884, following the demolition of the Recova building, uniting the city's Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Armas, which were previously recognized as Plaza de la Victoria and Plaza 25 de Mayo, respectively.
This historic heart of Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo, has borne witness to the most significant chapters in Argentine history, hosting both momentous events and the country's most substantial public demonstrations. In commemoration of the first anniversary of the May Revolution in 1811, the Pirámide de Mayo was erected at the square's center, becoming Buenos Aires' inaugural national monument.
Situated within the financial district known as microcentro, and nestled in the Monserrat neighborhood, Plaza de Mayo is enclosed by Bolívar, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Balcarce, and Avenida Rivadavia streets. It also serves as the point of origin for three notable avenues on its western side: Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca, Avenida Roque Sáenz Peña, and Avenida de Mayo.
In the vicinity of the square, several significant landmarks and places of interest enrich the urban landscape, including the Cabildo, the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Buenos Aires City Hall, and the headquarters of the Bank of the Argentine Nation.
