All 500 years of Buenos Aires’ history are packed into this unusual house. When the property’s current owner—or custodian, as he prefers to be known—decided to develop what was then a run-down conventillo, he began to discover all sorts of things beneath the house: pottery and cutlery, the foundations of past constructions, and a 500-foot network of tunnels that has taken over 20 years to excavate...Excellent hour-long guided tours in English and Spanish take you through low-lighted sections of the tunnels.

One of the more unique places in Buenos Aires is this amazing architectural site. Below the remains of a mansion, a series of old tunnels, sewers and water wells going back to 1730 were discovered.

They have been meticulously reconstructed brick by brick, and very attractively lit, and this ‘museum’ offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's architectural past.

Choose between hour-long tours during the week or half-hour tours on Sundays. It's best to call and reserve, especially if you need English-speaking guides.

Congratulations to this excellent work of reconstruction and the conception which is behind the centre project. Since this is a great success it should become a model for other projects in the beautiful town of Buenos Aires.

What a pleasure to visit this ‘idea,’ not only was I surprised by the concept of this memory site, but also I love this feeling that Jorge Eckstein brought to me in only minutes that to show history you have to pass through ‘conciliation’ of old and new.

It is very rare to come across such dedication and commitment combined with a scientific approach to the heritage. I really appreciate the sensibility, innovation and understanding of the heritage which is reflected in every aspect.

I hope that if you ever visit India you would communicate some of this vision and dedication to the students at the school. This has been a true learning experience.