Remarkable buildings in Buenos Aires

Barolo Building

Address: Av de Mayo 1370 - MonserratThis building is characterized by a passage (“Barolo”) named after a very powerful textile businessman who entrusted the construction of this stunning Romanesque-Neo-gothic palace to the architect Mario Palanti. Its inauguration took place in...

Block of the Lights

Address: Perú 294 Piso 1 - MonserratThe so-called “Manzana de las luces” (apple of the lights) is an archeological complex integrated by a number of old and historic city buildings, where a cultural center functions nowadays for art exhibitions, plays...

Nuestra Señora de la Merced Basilica

Address: Reconquista 207 - San NicolásIts construction dates back to 1779, and is part of the convent of the “Order of Mercy”, one of the most important orders of those times. It started as a very precarious church; however, nowadays...

La Piedad Church

Address: Bartolomé Mitre y Paraná s/n - San NicolásThis church, by Nicolás and José Canale, dates back from 1870.

Congress of the Nation

Address: Av Entre Ríos y Rivadavia e/ Combate de los Pozos e Irigoyen - MonserratThis Historic National Monument is the venue of the National Legislative Power, namely the Upper House and the Lower house. It consists of an impressive building...

Deliberating Council

Address: Perú 104 - MonserratThis is the city’s Legislative Power’s seat. The building was constructed in 1931, following the French style of the 18th century. It is attributed to the architect Hector Ayerza. It constitutes a fundamental milestone in the...

Banco Nación (Bank of the Nation)

Address: Rivadavia 326 - San NicolásIt is part of the historic core, it is among the most important pieces of architecture by Alejandro Bustillo, a true personality in the Argentine academism. It displays monumental features and stands out for its...

Metropolitan Cathedral

Address: Rivadavia y San Martín s/n - San NicolásTogether with the Cabildo, it is part of the Historic core where the city originated, being designated by Juan de Garay as the major church. It carries a large background of projects,...

Government House (Pink House)

Address: Balcarce 50 - MonserratBest known as “La Casa Rosada” (literally, the pink house), it has been seat of the National Executive Power since the “Primera Junta” (first national government) in 1810. It occupies the place of the Fort of...

The Cabildo (The town hall)

Address: Bolívar 65 - MonserratWhen Juan de Garay founded the city in 1580, according to the Leyes de Indias (laws passed by the Spanish government), he chose to build the Cabildo. This spot, which would constitute the seat of the...