Residencia Leloir, Beaux-Arts residence in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Residencia Leloir is a three-story residential building in the Beaux-Arts style with a symmetrical stone facade and classical ornaments throughout. Its interior preserves original crystal chandeliers, marble surfaces, and historic wooden wall paneling that remain from its original period.
Architect Alejandro Christophersen designed this residence in the early 1900s, a period when French architecture influenced Buenos Aires. The building was purchased by Círculo Italiano in 1944 and has served as a center for Italian language and cultural activities since then.
The building has hosted Italian language classes and social activities since 1944, shaping the cultural life of those who visit. You can take tango lessons or spend time in the library, where the oldest Italian books date back to the 18th century and reflect the community's heritage.
The building at Libertad 1264 offers rooms for conferences, gatherings, and educational activities that operate throughout the year. You'll get the most from a visit by checking ahead about current activities or events taking place.
The interior contains a collection of Italian books, with the oldest dating to 1790, offering insight into the literary interests of the original inhabitants. This library represents one of the rare examples of an almost fully preserved private book collection from that era in the city.
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