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May 19, 2024

　　Built in 1909 as the summer residence of a prominent Argentine family, the turreted Villa Ortiz Basualdo now houses this fine arts museum; its interior exhibits paintings, photographs and sculptures by Argentine artists.

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Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino

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