Argentina's presidential palace, sitting at the east end of Plaza de Mayo with its pink neoclassical facade facing the square. The building is closed to the public except for free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays, which cover the main reception rooms, the Hall of Heroes, and the collections of portraits and historical objects accumulated over two centuries of Argentine presidencies.
The balcony overlooking the plaza is the most famous part — this is where Eva Perón addressed rallies of descamisados, where Juan Perón gave his speeches, and where successive presidents have faced crowds ranging from jubilant to hostile. The Museo de la Casa Rosada, in the basement, documents the political history of the building and the country with considerable frankness.