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El Obelisco

The Obelisco is a symbol of Buenos Aires and National Historical Monument, inaugurated the 23rd of May 1936. The 67 meters structure was made to commemorate the fourth centenary of the first foundation of Buenos Aires. The present location is where the “San Nicholas” church was, and this is not just by chance, since in its tower the National flag flew for the first time the 23rd August 1812. Designed by the architect Alberto Prebisch and constructed by the Siemens Bauunion Company, in 31 days (record time) with only 157 workers, the majority of European origin. To deal with the difficulties that the subway tunnels meant, construction of vaults in its foundation was necessary. Although the Buenos Aireans resisted its construction and they even thought of demolishing it in 1939, today the Obelisco represents Buenos Aires, and is a reference point for meeting friends and for celebrations.

According to its designer it adopted a geometric form, of Egyptian origin, as this is the traditional obelisk form. It is located in the Plaza de la Republica, in the intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida Corrientes. The original design was covered with limestone from the province of San Luis, but the movements caused by the subways provoked numerous detachments, therefore it was decided to paint it with regular maintenance. On the inside, it is a hollow structure and the only way to reach the top is by a straight 202 iron step stairway without railing. Preparing its interior as a tourist attraction was the thought at some point during the construction as in each one of the seven rests that it has, an opening was left clear so an elevator could fit through. At the top, there is a small room that is used only for maintenance purposes.

Torre de los Ingleses

The “Torre Monumental” (Monumental Tower) or “La Torre de los ingleses” (The English Tower), as it is commonly known, was donated by British residents to commemorate the Centenary of the May 1810 Revolution, with the fundamental stone placed on the 26th December 1910.

All the materials used to construct the Tower were brought from Great Britain, even the labourers and technicians were English .The engineer Ambrose Pointer designed the construction inspired by the Renaissance style that dominated the English architecture in the 16th century.

The work was delayed due to World War I, the world conflict made the shipment of the materials difficult. Finally, it was inaugurated the 24th May 1916.

The construction is about 60 meters high ornamented with different emblems from the British Empire. It also has the coat of arms of both the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Argentine.

The Museum

The Buenos Aires Lookout is a new cultural space that exhibits contemporary photographic works in its “Photo-Space of Retiro” and the historic gallery has the documented history of the tower. The magnificent lookout in the sixth floor allows the visitors to appreciate different views of the city of Buenos Aires.

Its location is in Plazoleta Fuerza Aerea Argentina, Av. del Libertador 49, Retiro, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

It is open to the public FREE of charge from Thursday to Sundays from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m