Thursday, March 24, 2011

San Antonio de Areco - Architecture



Some say, that Areco is one of the most attractive towns in the Pampas. The cobble stoned streets are lined with historic buildings, some meticulously maintained, others falling into slight disrepair. All give the town an air of changeless permanence.




Shady hall ways lead into cool gardens.



Some shady streets





others are like a furnace in the mid day heat




The silver smiths residing in town are famous for their fine handcrafted knifes, jewellery, and silver horse tack


The Parish Church, founded by Franciscan Monks, still strikes its bell every hour.


Reconstruction work on facade and sidewalk



Deconstruction work...


Municipal Building





Entrance to one of the Posadas (hotels)


Antique Store


Local Radio Station broadcasting evening news


Deserted streets early evening


Social Services Building


Interior of Parish Church


Tile floor in Parish Church


Parish Church



Convenience Store and Cafe


Shelves stacked with dusty bottles in one of the many old stores


Interior of a Parilla - BBQ Steak Restaurant


Corner Cafe