The El Centro District is one of the busiest areas in Buenos Aires. The Obelisco has become a de facto gathering point for many of the activities and shops around the area. The street where the Obelisco sits upon, 9 de Julio, is perhaps the widest street in the world. To cross from one end of the street to the other, one will often have to cross part of it and stop at an island in the middle, then wait for the crosswalk sign to trun white again. There is so much foot traffic in the district that large portions of the pavement are heavily damaged and sunken.
One of the big thoroughfares is the pedestrian-only Florida Avenue. If you've been to Las Vegas, think of Fremont Street north of the strip.
Near Puente de la Mujer is this old ship which I believe is actually a museum.
Here is the Obelisco at night.
Cafe Tortoni in the southern part of El Centro is one of the most well known cafes in Buenos Aires.
Here is a view of Cafe Tortoni from the inside. Classically decorated. A tango show is played below the cafe.
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