National Bank of Argentina Headquarters Building

The headquarters of the National Bank of Argentina occupies a full city block with nine floors and presents a monumental neoclassical facade toward Plaza de Mayo. Inside, original granite floors, mahogany walls, and cedar panels preserve the initial design, while the spaces now house modern financial services.

The Teatro Colón stood on this site starting in 1857 and closed in 1888, before the national bank took over the property in 1891. The current building arose later and replaced the earlier opera house entirely.

The name recalls the founding of the national bank in 1891, which shaped the building as the center of Argentine finance. The Numismatic Museum displays coins and banknotes that visitors can view today, while the Alejandro Bustillo Art Gallery exhibits Argentine artworks from different periods.

The building stands directly on Plaza de Mayo and is accessible through several entrances from the square and neighboring streets. The gallery and museum have separate visitor hours that differ from regular banking operations.

The central dome measures approximately 50 meters (164 feet) in diameter and was built with a special support system. This design allows the structure to move slightly with temperature changes, maintaining stability across the entire building.

Location: Buenos Aires

Inception: 1955

Architects: Alejandro Bustillo

Official opening: July 21, 1944

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Floors above the ground: 9

GPS coordinates: -34.60722,-58.37139

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29