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Things to do in Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District: The Best Architectural Buildings
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1. Edificio SOMISA
2. Palacio Barolo
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4.5 based on 2,855 reviews
The PALACIO illustrates and pays tribute to THE DIVINE COMEDY written by DANTE ALIGHIERI. This building shows a unique architectural style, mingling the neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic appearance followed by the dome, with its original hindu design, which belongs to the region of Bhubaneshwar. It represents the tantric union between Dante and Beatrice, both protagonists of The Divine Comedy.
Reviewed By myom624 - Coquitlam, Canada
It was a great time had during the tour (of about an hour & a half from about 11 15 am to 12 45 pm) of this 1920's building inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy in which I ascended from Hell through Purgatory to Heaven (as the floors of the Building are grouped in such way) while along the way was also like a metaphorical or symbolic "purifying of your soul", and yes it's from Heaven meaning the level with small balconies just before the Lighthouse (on the very top of the Building) then the Lighthouse itself that you get "pretty phenomenal" 360-degree views of the city especially to the west (where actually at just a very short distance from this building is the "spacious rectangular" Plaza Congreso & the green-domed building of Congreso Nacional past the plaza) and to the east (where the view is all the way to the "super tall" high-rises of the Puerto Madero waterfront and where you'll also see a little to the southeast one side of the two-sided Eva Peron's mural on Avenida 9 de Julio). As for the "structural part" of the Building: it was a "nice variety" of taking the old "original elevator" (likely the same one from the 1920's), the wide spiral stairways & also the "quite narrow" spiral stairway to the Lighthouse; sitting inside the Lighthouse with its big round-shaped light so close by was something I'd never done before (although I got inside two more of them later on in Uruguay); the fairly-big deck on the back side with the big "green facade" of like an Indian-styled architecture was quite awesome to look at (on our way down from the Lighthouse); and finally it was pretty great to get to sit behind the owner's desk in his office where there's also a copy of the "original Divine Comedy" (the last stop of the tour before going back down). So, the only thing somewhat on the downside about this site is the cost of the tour (which was 700 or so argentina pesos or about 20 US$ as of last January when I visited) was like more than twice of what I paid later at Palacio Salvo in Montevideo (which is like the "sister site" of this site) although yes what justifies the cost here I would say is its great views from above (as mentioned above) which you won't get at Palacio Salvo (with no top-floor balconies to go out for a view there & just kind of a "limited view" from its very top); and yes also my "great thanks" are to our tour guide Lucy for her "wonderful friendliness" and for her great knowledge of the Building (& the Divine Comedy too) who really just kept us all informed of all we needed to know throughout the tour. If coming by metro, Saenz Pena Station (Line A) is where to get off which is just conveniently right in front of this building on Avenida de Mayo. And apart from Plaza Congreso & the Congreso Nacional building (as mentioned above where it just takes about 5 minutes by turning left after coming out of here and going through the Plaza to the front gate of Congress), it's actually also not too far to the east end of that avenue (about a 15-minute walk to the right after coming out of here with also Avenida 9 de Julio to cross along the way) where there's Plaza de Mayo with Casa Rosada Presidential Palace & Metropolitan Cathedral (with the tomb of the libertador General San Martin).
3. Edificio Siemens
4. Iglesia de San Ignacio de Loyola
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4.5 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By ruthandvern - Wilton, United States
As you approach the baroque style entrance it's a humbling experience given the history of the church and compound surrounding it. It was one of a few that day that was open to the public. I took almost 40 pictures, the interior is just marvelous. Glad it was open!
5. Fundacion Pablo Cassara
6. Palacio Vera
7. Auditoria General de La Nacion
8. Congreso
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4.0 based on 1,007 reviews
Dominating the plaza in which it sits, the stately capitol building is modeled after the White House in Washington DC.
Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States
The Congresso offers free tours in English but it depends if an English speaking guide shows up for the day. Our bed and breakfast hostess called the morning of and luckily, the English speaking tour was on. The website was not accurate on the tours times so you really need to call to make sure of the times. This building was modeled after the US Capitol Building. It was difficult to take a good photo as it was covered in scaffolding. Our tour had four people and was only conducted in English. It was an informative tour of the Senate Chamber, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Pink Room. Entrance is on the left side of the building. You will need to bring your passport and go through security. Photos without flash are allowed once you get past security.
9. Mafalda Statue
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4.0 based on 3,353 reviews
Reviewed By DannyDJI - Beinsdorp, The Netherlands
Mafalda Statueor stl In our humble opinion Mafalda Statue is just something to get to and have pictures taken with it . Luckily these kind of beautiful kind of arts are respected in BA and not messed up or stolen . It is located on a corner and easily overseen . Mafalda Statue is unique around the world ! Go and check it out !
10. Pasaje Roverano
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