Palacio Raggio, Beaux-Arts building in Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Description
Palacio Raggio is a Beaux-Arts building in Monserrat with four stories, classical details, and ornate facades throughout. The interior is organized around courtyards and accessed through decorated balconies from the upper floors.
History
The Raggio brothers, owners of a retail chain, commissioned Swiss architect Lorenzo Siegerist to design this building completed in 1910. The structure marked a peak of Beaux-Arts style in Buenos Aires during the country's prosperous Belle Époque period.
Culture
The palace houses residential areas, exhibition spaces, and a restaurant that reflect how Buenos Aires architecture evolved and adapted to new uses. This blend shows how grand buildings transformed to serve different functions over time.
Practical
The building sits near public transportation in Monserrat and is easily accessible from the neighborhood. Recent renovations have preserved the original character while adding modern facilities for visitors and residents.
Did you know?
The ground floor contains an interior passage built specifically for moving goods, which kept commercial traffic off the narrow surrounding streets. This practical solution reveals how the palace originally functioned as both a residence and commercial center for the Raggio family business.
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