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Is the architecture of Buenos Aires still dominated by Spanish colonial styles?

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Yoodle15
February 16, 2012, 08:38 AM
If not, what type of architecture dominates today?

poli
February 16, 2012, 09:15 AM
It has very little in the form of Spanish colonial architecture in Buenos Aires. There is a notable Belle Epoch presence throughout the city. In 1940 Buenos Aires must have been a truly beautiful place. Unfortunately there was a building boom in the mid-20th century which is, at best, nondiscript. I'm afraid this poor architecture dominates. There is a small attractive 21st century building boom at the waterfront with quite a few skyscrapers.