Casa Rosada
The Casa Rosada (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkasa roˈsaða]), literally the Pink House, is the president of the Argentine Republic's official workplace, located in Buenos Aires. The palatial mansion is known officially as Casa de Gobierno ("House of Government" or "Government House"). Normally, the president lives at the Quinta de Olivos, the president of Argentina's official residence, located in Olivos, Greater Buenos Aires. The characteristic color of the Casa Rosada is baby pink, and it is considered one of the most emblematic buildings in Buenos Aires. The building also houses a museum, which contains objects relating to former presidents of Argentina. It has been declared a National Historic Monument of Argentina.
| Casa Rosada | |
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Main façade as seen from Plaza de Mayo | |
Location in Buenos Aires | |
| Alternative names | Casa de Gobierno ("House of Government") |
| General information | |
| Type | Official workplace of the President of Argentina |
| Architectural style | Italianate–Eclectic |
| Address | Balcarce 50 |
| Town or city | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
| Coordinates | 34°36′29″S 58°22′13″W |
| Current tenants | Government of Argentina |
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| Demolished | 1938 (partial) |
| Client | Government of Argentina |
| Owner | Government of Argentina |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
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National Historic Monument of Argentina | |
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