There are many monuments and landmarks in Buenos Aires, Argentina and many of those are of considerable historical or artistic interest. Here are 5 unmissable sights to visit during the perfect tours to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Obelisco
Built in May 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first founding of the city, the Obelisk is nowadays certainly the most recognizable landmark in the city. Hard to imagine now that in 1939 it was almost demolished for aesthetic and public safety reasons, only a few years after its construction.
(Avenida 9 de Julio and Corrientes)
Teatro Colon
The Teatro Colon was heavily inspired by the Scala in Milan and is one of the foremost opera houses ever since its official opening in 1908. It took twenty years to build and has almost 2,500 seats. Daily tours take you behind the scenes
(Cerrito and Tucuman)
Club de Pescadores
Opened in 1937, the Fisherman’s Club is located on a pier stretching out into the Rio de La Plata. It also houses one of the best seafood restaurants in the city, El Muelle, with romantic views over the river
(Costanera Norte)
Cabildo
The Cabildo was the original seat of the city government and dates back to 1610, making it one of the oldest buildings in the city. Though half of it was destroyed on purpose in the early 20th century to make room for the new Avenida de Mayo, in 1940 the remaning half was reconstructed with its original colonial features.
(Plaza de Mayo)
National Library
The National Library is the largest library in Argentina and one of the most important in the Americas. Founded in 1810 in an old Jesuit mansion, since 1971 it’s been housed in one of the most controversial buildings in the city. A Brutalist design in concrete and glass from 1961 that was heavily influenced by the then director, Argentina’s most famous writer, Jorge Luis Borges. Love it or hate it, the National Library is certainly an important stop during the perfect tours to Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Austria and Libertador)
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