Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Located in La Recoleta, near landmarks such as the Cementerio de la Recoleta and the National Library, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is home to the national collection of fine arts. Visitors will enjoy browsing over 11,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings including the oldest work a Virgin with Child, dating from the 12th century.

Interestingly, the museum's collection resembles a patchwork assemblage representing the varied tastes of its benefactors- a Rembrandt here, a small El Greco there, a Jackson Pollack over there! The museum mainly specializes in 19th and early 20th century art, consisting Argentinean and European artwork.

The museum's structure is rendered in the neoclassical architectural style, and it served as the city's waterworks station when it was established in 1933. Although Julio Dormala was the original architect of the building, Alejandro Bustillo modified its design during a subsequent remodeling. After browsing the artifacts, you can check out the store brimming with typical selection of books and souvenirs.