Buenos Aires is literally littered with museums and magnificent mansions and buildings. The pink Presidential Palace, or Casa Rosada, was originally a fortress but was remodelled as a palace when Buenos Aires became the Capital of the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata in 1776; it has a world famous balcony, from which General Galtieri, Diego Maradona and Evita Peron have addressed the crowds at various stages in Argentina’s history. The neighbourhood of La Boca is best known for its football team, Boca Juniors, for whom the legendary Diego Maradona played, but also for its coloured wooden and corrugated iron houses. La Recoleta Cemetery is the final resting place of Maria Eva Duarte Peron or ‘Evita’ as she is also known. Located on Plaza Lavalle, the Teatro Colon is regarded as one of the greatest opera houses in the world and is an essential visit even for those not usually interested in classical music. The Italian Renaissance style building highlights the city’s European feel.