Corrientes Avenue, Entertainment avenue in central Buenos Aires, Argentina
Corrientes Avenue is a major street in central Buenos Aires, Argentina, running for several kilometers from the port district to the western city area. It hosts theaters, bookstores, cafes, and shops along its entire length.
The street was first named Del Sol in the 1600s and underwent major reconstruction between 1930 and 1936. During this construction period, the famous city Obelisk was also built.
The street serves as the cultural main artery of Buenos Aires and carries the nickname
The Metro Line B runs beneath the street and provides several access points along the route. Automobile traffic flows in one direction only, from west to east, which helps pedestrians orient themselves.
In the Abasto neighborhood, commemorative plaques mark locations important to tango history. These plaques identify buildings and corners linked to musicians and composers of the genre.
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