Breathtaking world class concert theatre

Noteworthy for: Teatro Colón is rated as one of the top five concert venues in the world.

Talk of the town: The first two architects commissioned to build the Teatro Colón died before they could finish it, one murdered after a love affair turned sour.

This luxurious opera house with sensational acoustics has had performers of the highest calibre - from Maria Callas to Igor Stravinsky - gracing its stage ever since its opening in 1908. The sumptuous theatre has always been a source of national pride, and represents a golden age of the country's history. Built adhering to classical principals, its interiors are plush with stained glass, marble staircases, dripping chandeliers and an incredible 318-square-metre cupola.

As one of the city's key architectural landmarks, and you can take a guided tour (daily: 9am - 5pm), but better yet, get yourself a ticket to see a show in the 3,000-seat auditorium with a programme of concerts from the likes of the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra to operas such as Händel's Rinaldo.