Torreón del Monje, Gothic tower and restaurant in Mar del Plata, Argentina
Torreón del Monje is a stone structure with Gothic touches built on Punta Piedras rocks that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Its multiple levels contain terraces and interior spaces overlooking the water on all sides.
Businessman Ernesto Tornquist had this fortress-like structure built in 1904 by German architect Karl Nordmann and originally called it Torre Belvedere. The building passed through different institutional uses before becoming a restaurant.
The name refers to a monk said to have lived in the area according to local tradition. Visitors can explore different rooms that reflect its various uses over the decades.
The building operates as a restaurant with event spaces spread across multiple levels. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since there are stairs and the terraces extend over rocky terrain and water.
A concrete platform extends from the structure over the ocean, making it the only building along this coast built directly above the water. This unusual construction creates an extraordinary experience when dining while waves pass beneath.
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