Buenos Aires Casada Rosada
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
Buenos Aires Casada Rosada
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
La Casa Rosada (English: The Pink House) is the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina.The palatial mansion is known officially as Casa de Gobierno, ("House of Government" or "Government House"). Normally, the President lives at the Quinta de Olivos, the official residence of the President of Argentina, which is located in Olivos, Buenos Aires Province. The characteristic color of the Casa Rosada is baby pink, and is considered one of the most emblematic buildings in Buenos Aires. The building also houses a museum, which contains objects relating to former presidents of Argentina. It has been declared a National Historic Monument of Argentina.If you saw "Evita" you will remember the song in which this building is mentioned - Evan and Juan Peron lived here for a while.
FEATURED 2/10/15 in "Spanish Theme Artwork"
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July 25th, 2014
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