Puente de la Mujer "Bridge of the Woman" Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo by Simon Raven |
Unveiled in 2001, this gleaming, white rotating structure spans Dique 3 and resembles a sharp fishhook or even a harp – but is supposed to represent a couple dancing the tango. Designed by acclaimed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and mostly built in Spain.
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Buenos Aires city guide
Sexy, alive and supremely confident, this beautiful city gets under your skin. Like Europe with a melancholic twist, Buenos Aires is unforgettable.
Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, The Center, Puerto Madero, Congreso & Tribunales, San Telmo, La Boca, Retiro, Recoleta & Barrio Norte, Palermo, South of Palermo, Day Trips, Understand Buenos Aires and Survival Guide.
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