San Telmo is the smallest but probably the most picturesque and historic part of Buenos Aires. Here you will find a large number of old buildings dating from colonial times. Some of them are in a pretty good condition while others are going to seed. The barrio was once the city's upper-class district but yellow fever had driven away most of the former denizens in 1871. Some of the old mansions can tell you stories of a time long gone just by the fading elegance of their facades. I love this old building in the picture in particular for its decaying charm and fading beauty.
It is very, very charming.
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling, my city is full of buildings like this one. It's a beautiful building, maybe some day it will be restored to its former glory.
ReplyDeleteBelissima Bs As. Conheci e sempre que puder voltarei. Bela cidade. Bela foto. Parabens.
ReplyDeleteI love this kind of houses (and neigbourhoods) also.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that they have all the history of the past on them, isn't it?
I agree. There is something very special about this building. Perhaps if it were renovated, it would lose that specialness, but I don't think so...it radiates past glory!
ReplyDeleteBetter take photos fast, before it comes crashing down
ReplyDeleteVery charming I think.
ReplyDeleteThis has such a quiet elegance. You've captured it with dignity and honor. Beautiful shot of a beautiful structure.
ReplyDeleteI bet the rooms are huge, not like the chicken coops that pass off as modern flats. I guess some people have money to renovate and others don't.
ReplyDeleteThe plants seems in good shape may be the inside is not that bad!
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