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.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Old Facade in Decay in San Telmo
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It is very, very charming.
I 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.
Belissima Bs As. Conheci e sempre que puder voltarei. Bela cidade. Bela foto. Parabens.
I love this kind of houses (and neigbourhoods) also.
It 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!
Better take photos fast, before it comes crashing down
Very charming I think.
This has such a quiet elegance. You've captured it with dignity and honor. Beautiful shot of a beautiful structure.
I 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.
The plants seems in good shape may be the inside is not that bad!
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