January 27, 2017

Buenos Aires 17 – Puerto Madero's Homage to Women

The street names of Puerto Madero identify famous Argentine women: Aimé Painé, a Mapuche princess and singer who fought for indigenous rights; ‘disappeared’ Argentine activist Azucena Villaflor; and feminist and politician, Alicia Moreau de Justo.
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PM’s landmark is the Puente de la Mujer (Woman’s Bridge) designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, supposedly representing a couple in tango, nudge nudge.
It rotates 90 degrees to allow boats to pass (video here).
 

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