La Plata

La Plata is the capital of Argentina's Buenos Aires province and is near the city of Buenos Aires. A planned city, it's known for its distinctive diagonal avenues. At its center, the open expanse of Plaza Moreno is crowned by the grand, neo-Gothic Cathedral of La Plata. Also on the plaza is the Palacio Municipal, built in German Renaissance style. La Plata Museum has a vast collection of natural-history exhibits.