Feria de San Telmo
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Feria de San Telmo is an antique fair that takes place in the barrio (neighbourhood) of San Telmo
, in Buenos Aires
, Argentina
. It was created in 1970 by architect
José María Peña.
The fair is composed of 270 stands. It is located in Plaza Dorrego
and runs every Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. It is visited by 10,000 people every Sunday; the majority are tourists from all over the world.
On the streets, you can see Tango Shows and Orchest Playing for all visitors, also you can buy typical food from the restaurants or informal sellers. There is also a hot sauce stand run by two Americans that has been growing in popularity recently. However the main attraction in this Feria is the antiques and cultural stuff offered.
San Telmo
San Telmo is the oldest barrio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is a well-preserved area of the Argentine metropolis and is characterized by its colonial buildings. Cafes, tango parlors and antique shops line the cobblestone streets, which are often filled with artists and dancers.San Telmo's...
, in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
. It was created in 1970 by architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
José María Peña.
The fair is composed of 270 stands. It is located in Plaza Dorrego
Plaza Dorrego
Plaza Dorrego is a square located in the heart of San Telmo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the 19th century, San Telmo was the main residential barrio of the city and Plaza Dorrego was its focal point....
and runs every Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. It is visited by 10,000 people every Sunday; the majority are tourists from all over the world.
On the streets, you can see Tango Shows and Orchest Playing for all visitors, also you can buy typical food from the restaurants or informal sellers. There is also a hot sauce stand run by two Americans that has been growing in popularity recently. However the main attraction in this Feria is the antiques and cultural stuff offered.