Plaza de Mayo is the historical and political centerpiece of Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 1580 and named after the independence revolution of 1810. The Plaza is surrounded by landmarks such as the Rose Palace (Presidential Palace), the Pyramid of Mayo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. As a witness to Argentina's political and social changes, it was the stage for the rise of Peronism, and today the Plaza continues to serve as a place for civic gatherings, cultural events, and tourism, blending colonial history, architectural artistry, and modern democratic aspirations, and is an important symbol of the Argentine national spirit.