Casa de Esteban de Luca, Buenos Aires

Name: Casa de Esteban de Luca
Address: Buenos Aires, Argentina

#190 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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The Casa de Esteban de Luca, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a historic house, once inhabited by the Argentine poet, soldier, Esteban de Luca, who wrote odes to General José de San Martín, as well to his victories in the battles of Chacabuco, Maipú, and other milestones in the Argentine War of Independence; his Marcha Patriótica was, briefly and until 1813, the unofficial Argentine National Anthem. De Luca was also the director of the National Munitions Works during the war, and lived in this residence until his death in 1824. The house was built in 1786 and declared a National Historic Monument in 1941. It is located at 383 Carlos Calvo Street, and currently houses a restaurant. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1786 (238 years ago)Coordinates: 34°37'10"S, 58°22'17"W

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Comuna 1 (San Telmo)Buenos Aires Argentina

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Casa de Esteban de Luca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Trastienda Club, Museo Histórico Nacional, Parque Lezama, Santo Domingo Convent.

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Dancing, Nightlife
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Argentine history in an elegant mansion
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Leafy city park with statues and monuments
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Church, Hispanic colonial architecture
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Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa de Esteban de Luca?

Nearby attractions include El Solar de French, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Feria de San Telmo, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Plaza Dorrego, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Calle Defensa, Buenos Aires (3 min walk).

How to get to Casa de Esteban de Luca by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa de Esteban de Luca:

Bus

Facultad de Ingeniería • Lines: 130M, 130P, 61, 8, 86A, 86B, 86E, 86F, 8Sle, 8Slm, 93, 93C, 93S (4 min walk)
Independencia y Defensa • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Metro

San Juan • Lines: C (14 min walk)
Independencia • Lines: C, E (14 min walk)

Train

Plaza Constitución (21 min walk)