This part 1 of 2 blog entries shows buildings in Palermo Hollywood, a part of Buenos Aires. The area is in transition, with charming older smaller dwellings situated among modern apartment buildings of several stories.
A few places, such as this one on the corner with the elaborate posts and gate, are more imposing and are heritage and definitely worth retaining. Few surfaces escape graffiti.
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Pasaje Voltaire (above) is a 2-block long charming street with a cafe (below) at one end. It is reminiscent of a village somewhere in Europe. |
Now we know why this area is called Palermo Hollywood! A film was being made as I walked by on this charming Pasaje Voltaire.