The instant you set your eyes on the Congreso’s façade, you can’t mistake it for anything but a congressional palace, standing proud in its neoclassical glory. The seat of the Argentine National Congress, the palace has been named a National Historic Landmark and it carries a prominent mix of architectural styles from all over the world. The intricate bronze roofline might remind you of the Palais Garner and the impressive quadriga drawn by four horses abreast atop the entrance will hold you in place for a while, before you gaze ahead at the massive cupola that is reminiscent of St. Peter’s.

When you step in, don’t forget to breathe as you in take in all the wonders of the interior. The chambers, adorned with bronze and Corinthian columns are truly an architectural wonder. The Congressional chamber, shaped like a horseshoe, is the largest, and the archbishop’s seat is right next to the president’s in the chamber. The Salón Rosado, as lovely a pink as its name suggests, opened after women’s suffrage was attained by Eva Perón. This room is where female politicians sit without men and discuss feminist issues. On a good day, stand at the front square of the Congress and take the perfect picture, with the ever-blue sky forming a pleasing background.