The Casa Rosada Photo: Casa Rosada

The Casa Rosada is the official residence of the President of Argentina. It is located in the centre of Buenos Aires to Plaza de Mayo. The Casa Rosada is considered to be a workplace of the head of the country. Translated from Spanish the name means "pink house".

Originally on the site where now stands the Casa Rosada was built a Fort, and once a fortified castle, which later became the seat of colonial government. Later with each new President in office, the building has undergone significant changes. Pink has been painted in 1862 as a sign of reconciliation between the two major political parties in the country. It is believed that the pink color appeared due to historical customary to admix bull's blood in the paint for significant buildings.

Currently, despite the presence of the head of state, there are many trips for tourists. Among the attractions of the Palace can be divided Cabinet Rivadavia is a working residence of the President, named in honor of the first President. Hall of busts of famous exhibited in it with busts of all the presidents of Argentina, the last in 2003 was inaugurated the bust of raúl alfonsín. The Palace Museum is located in the surviving rooms of the Fort, he talks about the entire history of the building, which is the residence of the President.

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