Casa Rosada Façade at Plaza de Mayo in Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Encircle Photos

Casa Rosada Façade at Plaza de Mayo in Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina

If the Argentine president is not in residence, you can walk inside the gates for a closer look at the impressive Italianate Eclectic design of Casa Rosada. The government complex evolved in stages since the late 16th century. Starting in 1594, this was the site of a colonial fort. It was replaced by the Castle of San Miguel in 1720. In 1857, the property was cleared for the construction of the huge Taylor’s Customs House. A post office was added next door in 1879. The two buildings were combined with a central archway in 1898 to form the State House. So why is the building pink? According to legend, President Domingo Sarmiento selected the paint during his administration (1868 – 1874) to appease the Federalist Party (whose color was red) and the white representing the Unitarian Party.

Casa Rosada Façade at Plaza de Mayo in Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Balcarce 50, C1064, CABA, Argentina

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