La casa mínima, Narrow colonial house in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
La Casa Mínima spans 13 meters in depth while measuring only 2.5 meters in width, featuring a green wooden door and small balcony at the entrance.
The structure originated from a larger residence owned by the Peña family in the early 1800s before undergoing multiple subdivisions starting in 1860.
Local traditions associate this building with the story of a freed slave, though archaeological studies from 1994 reveal a different historical background.
The property connects to the Zanjón de Granados complex, where visitors can join guided tours to explore this architectural specimen four times per week.
The colonial-era plaster remains intact, containing a mixture of beaten clay and dung covered with lime, preserving its original construction materials.
Location: Buenos Aires
GPS coordinates: -34.61670,-58.37130
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:35
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