Torre Monumental, Clock tower in Retiro district, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Renaissance-style Torre Monumental rises 75.5 meters high and features four clock faces measuring 4.4 meters in diameter on each side of the structure.
The British community in Buenos Aires financed and constructed this tower between 1910 and 1916 to commemorate Argentina's independence centennial celebration.
The tower's facade displays shields representing the United Kingdom and Argentina, along with decorative elements from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Visitors can access the observation deck from Tuesday to Sunday, with tickets costing 3 USD, while students and children under 12 enter without charge.
The clock mechanism, manufactured by Gillett & Johnston of Croydon, England, operates five bronze bells, with the main bell weighing seven tons.
Location: Buenos Aires
GPS coordinates: -34.59218,-58.37374
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:45
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