Permanent exhibition in the Catedral Hall
These pieces of materials were salvaged from two dump pits. One is from the end of the 18th century, beginning of the 19th century, when the site was part of the land of the Dominican Order; and the other corresponds to the time when the Carlos María Huergo warehouses were built (mid-19th century).
The excavation was directed by Dr. Mariano Ramos, and it was Dr. Mario Silveira who analyzed the faunal remains, a product of discarded food. All these materials are registered under Law 25,743 for the Protection of Archaeological and Paleontological Heritage.
To learn more about the subject, the book by Daniel Schávelzon and Mario Silveira, Excavations in Michelangelo (1998), is recommended.
Source: Dr. Mario J. Silveira Archeology and Paleontology Interpretation Center, Heritage Operations Management, GCBA.
Pieces recovered in the excavations
- Fragment of a pharmaceutical product bottle (19th century).
- Milk of Magnesia bottle fragments.
- Remains of glass syringe plungers.
- Milk of Magnesia bottle fragments.
- Flintstones used in firearms (19th century).
- Blackboard with rest formalized as a pointer.
- Fall.
- Rest of stoneware (ceramic) gin bottle.
- Rest of majolica (18th century ceramic).
- Metal spoon rest.
- Glass cannula for sanitary use (19th century).
- Remains of corks.
- Remains of perfume bottles (19th century).
- Cairel.
- Glass vase base (19th century).
- Perfume bottle ¨Mompelas Paris¨ (19th century).
- Kaolin smoking pipe stem (XIX century ceramic).
- Fragments of liquor bottle and stopper (19th century).
- Handle of wooden knife.
- Taba (astragalus) of lamb (Ovis aries).
- Skeletal remains of mammals.
- Remains of different glasses.
- Fragments of porcelain ointment pot (19th century).
- Fragments of a Pearlware ceramic jug type container (19th century).
- Fragments of ¨El Morro¨ ceramic plates (end of the 18th century to the middle of the 19th century).
- Bivalve shell (Erodona mactroides).
- Red ceramic tiles (19th century).
- Fragment of a red ceramic spout (19th century).
- Fragments of ceramic container (19th century).
- Two river bivalve shells (Anodontites trapezialis).
- Edible land snail shell (Otala punctata).
- Taba (talus) of cow (Bos taurus).
- Tarsus metatarsus with rooster spur (Gallus gallus).
- Chicken humerus (Gallus gallus).
- Vizcacha tibia (Lagostomus maximus).
- Metapodium, rib and maxilla of sheep (Ovis aries).
- Horse molar (Equus caballus).
- Pig scapula (Sus scrofa).
- Duck metacarpal carpal (Anatidae).
- Shad Cleitro (Prochilodus lineatus).
- Golden operculum (Salminus maxillosus).
- Partridge humerus (Nothura maculosa).
- Partridge femur (Rinchotus rufecens).
Balcarce 433, C1064 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires
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MONDAY TO SATURDAY
Dinner: 07:00 PM / SHOW: 9:00 PM
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Michelangelo Legend is an Argentine restaurant in San Telmo located in a historic hall where tradition comes alive every night. Enjoy an authentic tango dinner show with live orchestra, while savoring our grill and asado accompanied by the finest Argentine wines. We are just minutes from Puerto Madero, in the heart of Buenos Aires' most iconic neighborhood.
Our tango show is much more than a show: it's an emotional journey through the music that was born in these streets. With a live band, singers who convey the soul of tango, and dancers who make the hall vibrate, you live a complete experience of typical Argentine music that captivates both tourists and those who have known the city all their lives.
Our menu is a tribute to the flavors that define Argentine gastronomy: juicy strip steak, perfectly cooked rib eye, freshly baked empanadas, melted provoleta, homemade pastas, and desserts that evoke the porteño family tradition. Each dish tells a story and reflects decades of culinary experience. If you're looking for the genuine experience of an Argentine restaurant in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, this is your place.
You can find us at Balcarce 433, San Telmo, just steps from the iconic Plaza Dorrego and the historic San Telmo Market. We are minutes walking from Puerto Madero and right in the Historic Center. Whether you come from Downtown, La Boca, or the northern neighborhoods, we are your restaurant near me ideal to experience an authentic tango dinner show in a unique atmosphere.
Our grilled cuts are prepared with the care and respect that the Argentine asador tradition deserves. Strip ribs, flank steak, skirt steak, chorizo, and blood sausage, all cooked to perfection and served with homemade sides. The aroma of fire and meat welcomes you from the moment you enter. If you're looking for grill in San Telmo or asado near me, we await you with the coals burning.
Yes, every night we present a complete show with live orchestra, professional singers and dancers. The dinner includes a three-course menu with the finest cuts of meat and selected Argentine wines.
Of course. We serve the most traditional cuts from the Argentine grill: ribs, flank steak, skirt steak, strip steak and more, prepared to your liking and accompanied with homemade sides.
Yes, we are just minutes walking from Puerto Madero. Our address is Balcarce 433, in the heart of San Telmo, one of Buenos Aires' most picturesque neighborhoods.
If you are in San Telmo, Downtown, Puerto Madero or nearby areas, simply search on Google Maps and we will appear as Michelangelo Legend. You can also easily reach us by taxi, Uber or public transport from anywhere in the city.