It is also compared to those in Paris or Barcelona due to its sophisticated buildings of art nouveau, neoclassic and eclectic styles. The avenue was named in honor of the May Revolution of 1810 (the event that led to Argentine Independence). The site of the assembly that touched off the revolution (the Buenos Aires Cabildo) was partially demolished in 1888 to make way for the avenue's entry into Plaza de Mayo.
This street is also compared to those in Paris or Barcelona due to its sophisticated buildings of art nouveau, neoclassic and eclectic styles. The avenue was named after the May Revolution of 1810 (the event that led to Argentine Independence). The site where the revolution began (the Buenos Aires Cabildo) was partially demolished in 1888 to make room for the avenue's entrance into Plaza de Mayo.