San Telmo, Buenos Aires
San Telmo | |
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Clockwise from top: the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Lezama Park, a Tango show in Dorrego Square and antique fairs in Defensa Street. | |
Location of San Telmo within Buenos Aires | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Autonomous City | Buenos Aires |
| Comuna | C1 |
| Important sites | Plaza Dorrego National Museum of History |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 25,969 |
| • Density | 20,000/km2 (52,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
San Telmo ("Saint Pedro González Telmo") is the oldest barrio (neighborhood) of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A well-preserved area of the Argentine metropolis, it hosts some of its oldest buildings. One of the birthplaces of tango, during the mid 20th century it was the Bohemian district with painters ateliers and jazz clubs. Cafes, tango parlors and antique shops line the cobblestone streets, which are often filled with street artists and dancers.
San Telmo's attractions include old churches (e.g. San Pedro Telmo), museums, food halls and stalls, antique stores and a semi-permanent antique fair (Feria de Antigüedades) in the main public square, Plaza Dorrego. Tango-related activities for both locals and tourists are in the area.The "Manzana de las Luces" ("Enlightenment [city] block") hosted several colonial institutions.