Comuna 2 Trip Overview
Argentina enjoys the pride of having many literary, world-renowned writers, many of which lived in and were inspired by Buenos Aires. Let Alejandra, the main character of “On Heroes and Tombs” of Ernesto Sábato, be your guide in this special tour that pays tribute to the great Argentinian writers who immortalized Buenos Aires through their works. The tour begins in front of the Mario Moreno National Library. You will pass by an extraordinary building, The Book and Language Museum. Your narrator will tell you about Adolfo Bioy Casares. You will pass by the square that its named after the Argentinian military. Then Alejandra will tell you about her creator, Ernesto Sabato. Also, it is impossible to think of literature in Buenos Aires without talking about Jorge Luis Borges. Finally, Alejandra will tell you a secret regarding the famous controversial political discussion between Sábato and Borges. Your tour will end in front of the Grand Splendid Ateneo Bookstore.
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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Comuna 2, Argentina
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Comuna 2, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina enjoys the pride of having many literary, world-renowned writers, many of which lived in and were inspired by Buenos Aires. Let Alejandra, the main character of “On Heroes and Tombs” of Ernesto Sábato, be your guide in this special tour that pays tribute to the great Argentinian writers who immortalized Buenos Aires through their works. The tour begins in front of the Mario Moreno National Library. You will pass by an extraordinary building, The Book and Language Museum. Your narrator will tell you about Adolfo Bioy Casares. You will pass by the square that its named after the Argentinian military. Then Alejandra will tell you about her creator, Ernesto Sabato. Also, it is impossible to think of literature in Buenos Aires without talking about Jorge Luis Borges. Finally, Alejandra will tell you a secret regarding the famous controversial political discussion between Sábato and Borges. Your tour will end in front of the Grand Splendid Ateneo Bookstore.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Biblioteca Nacional, Aguero 2502, Buenos Aires Argentina
Best kept secrets of Buenos Aires are found in its books. The city inspired great authors such as Cortazar. Get to know his Buenos Aires.
Pass By: Museo del Libro y de la Lengua, Av. Las Heras 2555, Buenos Aires Argentina
The literature Boom of the 60´s , Bioy Casares stories, and Sabato beginnings are featured bordering the Recoleta neighborhood.
Pass By: Plaza Teniente General Emilio Mitre, Av Las Heras Av Pueyrredon, Buenos Aires Argentina
A nostalgic chapter is presented in this plaza, the anti-heroine of Sabato reveals herself. Alejandra Vidal, one of Ernesto Sabatos main characters in Heroes and Tombs or The Tunnel.
Stop At: El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Avenida Santa Fe 1860, Buenos Aires C1123AAN Argentina
The temple of literature, for book lovers, coming in to the Ateneo is like arriving to book heaven.
Duration: 6 minutes
Pass By: Plaza Luis Leloir, Guido y Aguero ao lado na Biblioteca Nacional, Buenos Aires Argentina
Square
Pass By: Parroquia San Agustin, Av Las Heras 2560, Buenos Aires Argentina
church
Pass By: Plaza Bartolome Mitre, Entre las calles Aguero , Dr. L. Agote y la Avenida del Libertador, Buenos Aires Argentina
Square
