The Apple of Lights is the one between Alsina, Moreno, Bolívar and Perú streets, from Monserrat neighborhood, in the southern area of the Buenos aires city. It owes its name to the newspaper "El Argos" which in 1821 named it that way because all the buildings that occupied it were of great importance for the social, economic, cultural, political and religious life of the city. It can be considered as the germ of the nation.
Author of the image: Roberto Fiadone
Since the Jesuits settled in 1633 and built the Church of San Ignacio, many other institutions established their headquarters here. Among others, the University of Buenos Aires, National Congress, Procurator of the Jesuit Missions, from 1730, the Protomedicato Tribunal, from 1780, the Public Library.
The existence of a tunnel network built 5 meters deep, probably between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, linking the Fort with churches and public buildings. The builders and the reasons that led to the work are unknown. It is assumed that they were defensive in the European way, since Buenos Aires was harassed by English and Dutch corsairs.
Author of the image: Roberto Fiadone
Facilities include a theater with several rooms and billboard included in the Buenos Aires theater circuit. On Sundays at 19 p.m. they perform a theatrical tour, "Manzana de Las Luces, a journey back in time", with historical figures. Admission is $ 25 (about € 5).
The Apple of Lights offers a wide variety of guided tours for its facilities. The price varies between $ 7 and $ 9 (around € 1,50) and lMondays at 13 pm there is a free tour. Children under 6 years old are free. Entrance to the complex is through Peru 272.
Author of the image: Roberto Fiadone
El Market of Lights is an interesting craft fair that works in the old Cloister of the Jesuit Missions. It can be visited from Monday to Friday between 10 am and 19:30 pm and on Sundays from 14 pm to 19 pm. The Admission is free.
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