May Avenue

May Avenue is one of the most famous streets of Buenos Aires, in addition, it is a must-see point of any tourist excursion around the city. With a length of about one and a half kilometers, the avenue connects May Square and Congress Square. Like May Square, the avenue got its name in honor of the May Revolution of 1810, when the Argentines got rid of Spanish rule.

May Avenue is associated with many historical and political events in the life of Argentina, as a result of which invariably is in the focus of attention of tourists. In addition, the avenue passes directly through the historical center of the city, so a significant number of other attractions of Buenos Aires are located along the street. This is the presidential residence of Casa Rosada, the world-famous Tortoni Café and the Palace of Congress.

The avenue is also decorated with numerous sculptural compositions. For example, here you can find a copy of Rodnov’s “Thinker” and some other famous statues. And at the intersection of Maysky Prospect and July 9th Street, a large fountain is broken.