Casa Rosada is the official residence of the President of Argentina. It is located in the centre of Buenos Aires in the Plaza de Mayo. Casa Rosada is considered the workplace of the country's leader. The name means "pink house" in Spanish.
Originally on the site where Casa Rosada now stands was built a fort, and after a fortified castle, which later became the residence of the colonial authorities. Later, with each new president in power, the building underwent significant changes. It was painted pink in 1862 as a sign of reconciliation between the country's two main political parties. It is believed that the pink colour came about because of the historical custom of mixing ox blood into the paint for significant buildings.
Nowadays, despite the presence of the head of state, numerous tours for tourists take place here. Among the attractions of the palace are the Riwalawiya Cabinet, which is the working residence of the president, named after the first head of state. The Hall of Busts is famous for the busts of all the presidents of Argentina, the last bust of Raul Alfonsin was unveiled in 2003. The Palace Museum is located in the preserved rooms of the fort, it tells the entire history of the building that houses the presidential residence.
