Dirección General de Aduanas, Government customs building in San Nicolás, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description
The Dirección General de Aduanas occupies a French Academicist building featuring two black slate roofs and an ornate Rococo entrance in central Buenos Aires. The structure houses the main administrative operations for customs regulation and international trade control.
History
The customs authority was established in 1877 and traces its roots to the colonial period when Carlos V and Pedro de Mendoza first instituted trade regulations. The present building was constructed in 1910 as the administrative center for this growing institution.
Culture
The building's imposing presence along the waterfront reflects how customs administration shaped Buenos Aires as a major port city, with its architectural style marking an era when international trade was central to the city's identity.
Practical
The building stands in a central location in Buenos Aires with good access to public transportation and nearby administrative facilities. As a working government building, it may have limited public access for tours or internal visits.
Did you know?
The two black slate roofs have served as distinctive landmarks of Buenos Aires since the building's completion in 1910. The structure received National Historical Monument status in 2009, recognizing its architectural and administrative significance for Argentina.
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