Which South American capital is home to Plaza de Mayo?

Which South American capital is home to Plaza de Mayo? Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and the city where Plaza de Mayo stands. It is Buenos Aires's principal civic square and one of the most important public spaces in Argentine history.

The square occupies the historic center of the city, in the Monserrat neighborhood. It was formed in 1884 when the Recova building was demolished, joining two older spaces: Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Victoria. The May Pyramid, erected in 1811, commemorates the May Revolution that began Argentina's independence process.

Plaza de Mayo is surrounded by major landmarks, including the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the headquarters of Banco Nación. It has also been the setting for presidential speeches, political demonstrations, national celebrations, and the weekly marches of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, who began gathering there in 1977.

A common mix-up is confusing Plaza de Mayo with Plaza del Congreso, another famous Buenos Aires square. Plaza del Congreso lies west of the city center and is associated with Argentina's National Congress, while Plaza de Mayo is the historic square beside the executive government headquarters.