With the upcoming IX Jean Monnet BRIDGE Network Meeting, we invite you to learn more about the host city, Buenos Aires, through a video produced by the Official Tourism Channel of the city.

With a population of over 3 million inhabitants, Argentina’s capital blends tradition and modernity in its European-style architecture, gastronomy, and vibrant cultural life. Known as the world capital of tango, Buenos Aires is home to numerous iconic tourist attractions.

Interesting Facts About Buenos Aires

– The inhabitants of Buenos Aires are called “porteños,” a term that refers to the historical and economic importance of the city’s port.
– Some of the city’s main attractions include the Teatro Colón, one of the world’s most important opera houses, the Obelisk, the city’s most iconic symbol, and El Ateneo Grand Splendid, the largest bookstore in South America, famous for its stunning architecture.
– Buenos Aires ranks among the cities with the highest number of bookstores per capita worldwide, with 20 bookstores per 100,000 inhabitants, according to 2018 data from the World Cities Culture Forum.
– The city also boasts the widest avenue in the world, 9 de Julio, which spans an impressive 140 meters in width and is home to the iconic ‘Obelisco’.

As stated by the official Buenos Aires tourism website:

“An adventure when you discover it, and a new experience each time you return.”

In the coming days, several speakers and guests at the event will have the opportunity to explore this fascinating city.

📅 For more information about the event, visit: https://eurolatinstudies.com

📌 Registration is free and can be completed at: https://forms.gle/sfjNRocmpQNdM6ze8

🎥 Turismo Buenos Aires (@turismobuenosairesok)

Sources:

🔗 Turismo Buenos Aires
🔗 Recorre BA
🔗 National Geographic Brasil