Barolo Palace, Skyscraper in Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Barolo Palace reaches 100 meters in height and contains 22 floors, featuring a prominent lighthouse at its summit with a rotating beacon.
Italian architect Mario Palanti completed this reinforced concrete structure in 1923, making it the highest building in South America until 1935.
The architectural design incorporates sections representing hell, purgatory, and heaven, with each floor corresponding to a specific canto from Dante's Divine Comedy.
Regular guided tours grant access to different levels of the building, including the lighthouse that provides views of Avenida de Mayo and Congress.
The building's spire aligns with the Southern Cross constellation on July 9, the date of Argentine independence, following precise astronomical calculations.
Location: Buenos Aires
Architects: Mario Palanti
Official opening: 1923
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Floors above the ground: 22
Height: 100 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Address: Av. de De Mayo 1370 C1270ABD
Website: https://palaciobarolo.com.ar
GPS coordinates: -34.60956,-58.38586
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
Buenos Aires reveals a patrimonial wealth that goes beyond the usual circuits. This collection gathers places that tell the story of the Argentine capital through its architecture, green spaces, and cultural institutions. From the XVIIIth-century tunnel network of El Zanjón de Granados to the 22 stories of Palacio Barolo, these sites reflect the city's urban evolution. The itinerary includes diverse sites such as Palermo's Japanese Garden with its ponds and pavilions, the Museo de Arte Español Enrique Larreta showcasing works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and the moving Floralis Genérica sculpture whose petals open at sunrise. Neighborhoods like San Telmo, Barracas, and Colegiales offer architectural discoveries such as 19th-century passages, facades decorated with mosaics on Calle Lanín, and the Mercado de las Pulgas filled with Argentine antiques. These locations allow exploring Buenos Aires beyond postcards and observe how the city has preserved its history while growing. Each site provides a different perspective on porteña culture, from Carlos Gardel’s tango to European and Asian influences shaping the city’s identity.
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