Culture of San Carlos de Bariloche. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

The main symbol of the city and its most famous landmark is the beautiful Nahuel Huapi National Park. Founded in 1930 around the eponymous lake, it covers a green area of more than 785 thousand hectares. The large park accommodates charming settlements and natural attractions, but the main sight of these places is Nahuel Huapi Lake. It was formed as a result of glacier retreat and is distinguished by an impressive scale - the length of the lake is more than one hundred kilometers. The famous national reserve hosts exciting excursions for tourists. Nature enthusiasts will have the opportunity to stroll through the unique myrtle groves, admire the mountain scenery and see rare representatives of the local fauna.

As for the city's sights, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi (La Catedral de Bariloche ) stands out among other places of interest. It has remained the main religious symbol of the city for many years. Nearby is another remarkable religious structure, which, among other things, is of great architectural interest - San Eduardo Chapel (Capilla de San Eduardo).

In one of the city squares, you can find a Monument to Julio Argentino Roca (Julio Roca Monument) - an outstanding politician who was President of Argentina from 1880 to 1886. He is famous not only as a prominent political figure but also as a competent military leader. For local residents, its monument has been one of the main national symbols for many years. As for the famous architectural monuments, the municipality building stands out. Its facade's main decoration is a tower clock; the building looks very harmonious and spectacular. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The most visited cultural institutions include the Museum of Patagonia (Museo de la Patagonia ). Opened in 1940, it is housed in a very beautiful stone building - a typical monument of national architecture. The large-scale exposition of the museum occupies four separate large halls. Visitors have the opportunity to see unique paleontological and natural science exhibits: examples of rock carvings, Stone Age tools, skeletons of prehistoric animals and other artifacts related to later periods.

No less interesting cultural establishment is Sarmiento Library. It got its name in honor of the outstanding Argentine military leader, writer, and journalist - Domingo Faustino Sarmiento. The library displays collections of unique old books and archival materials, the value of which is comparable to the value of unique museum exhibits. Walking through the streets of San Carlos de Bariloche gives a lot of impressions as well - there are many beautiful structures here. One of the most noteworthy sites is the old post office building, which is currently converted into an exhibition hall and used for all kinds of cultural events. An incredibly interesting tourist attraction is the Museum of Chocolate (Havanna museo de chocolate) where you can both admire sweet exhibits and buy some great memorable gifts.