Buenos Aires, Argentina30-60 dkEvening
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
Ideal: Ideal for downtown sightseeing, photography, culture, and Buenos Aires's classic landmarks.
Obelisco de Buenos Aires is a 67-meter monument rising at the heart of Argentina's capital, where Avenida 9 de Julio meets Corrientes. Built in 1936 for the city's 400th anniversary, this white obelisk has become a symbol of tango, football, and Argentine culture. With the wide boulevard, theater buildings, and lively city life around it, it is one of Buenos Aires's best-known meeting points.
Quick facts
- Built
- 2 February 1936
- Opened
- 23 May 1936
- Architect
- Alberto Prebisch
- Height
- 67.5 m
- Elevation
- 26 m
- Material
- cement
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- Discover Buenos Aires's most iconic symbol and city center
- Experience the wide boulevard atmosphere of Avenida 9 de Julio
- Take photos at the heart of tango, football, and Argentine culture
Travel tip
Night lighting is impressive; it pairs easily with a walking route to Teatro Colón and Florida Street.
