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Designed after the Washington Monument or ancient Egypt depending upon whom you read, the Obelisco was built in only 31 days in 1936. Unlike the Washington Monument, you can’t go up the Obelisco’s 67 meters – if you want to ascend towers, then try the 57 meters of the Torre Monumental (the English Tower) over by Plaza San Martin. The Obelisco was originally designed with an elevator in mind but …. There are inscriptions at the base commemorating the original foundation of BsAs in 1536 – and the refoundation in 1580 – and 1880, when BsAs was finally designated as the Capital Federal. A fence surrounds since 1987 to protect the monument from grafitti that is a sad reality to most monuments here in BsAs. Leave a Comment
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We passed by the Obelisco almost every day to and from various points in the city, it's a monument that is easily seen from many vantage points and helps in orientation.
It was inaugurated in 1936 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the (unsuccessful) founding of the city by Pedro de Mendoza, the city was refounded in 1580. It stands 67 meters tall, tiny in comparison with the tallest obelisk in the world, the Washington Monument which stands at 169 meters. Although it appears that there is viewing from the top from a window, the guidebook says the stairs inside are only for maintenance, if you want a good view of BsAs, try the British Clock Tower or Palacio Barolo. The area around the Obelisco is a popular place for political demonstrations, musical performances and victory celebrations for the national football teams, in fact we saw something of this nature on Friday night as we were heading to a tango show. Leave a Comment Directions: Av. 9 de Julio & Av. Corrientes
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Fue el homenaje de Buenos Aires al Cuarto Centenario de su Primera Fundación y representaba el espíritu progresista de una época. Por entonces, el intendente era Mariano de Vedia y Mitre, a la vez que ejercía la Presidencia de la República el General Agustín P. Justo. Lo diseñó el arquitecto Alberto Prebisch y lo construyó la empresa Siemens Bauunion en el tiempo récord de cuatro semanas
It was the quadracentennial celebration of the founding of Buenos Aires and it
represented the progressive spirit of the time. At that time, the mayor was
Mariano of Vedia y Mitre and General Agustín P. Justo was president. The
architect who designed it was Alberto Prebisch and it was built by the company
Siemens Bauunion in the record time of four weeks. Leave a Comment Address: de julio y CorrientesDirections: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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Esta foto esta sacada sobre la Av. Corrientes y Rodriguez Peña, adelante esta el Obelisco.
Es, sin lugar a dudas, la pieza arquitectónica característica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Se encuentra emplazado en pleno centro, en el cruce de las avenidas 9 de Julio y Corrientes y tiene 67 metros de alto.ç
This picture this taken out on the Average Av. and Rodríguez Rock, ahead this the Shaft.
It is, no doubt, the most characteristic architectonic piece of the city of Buenos Aires. It is located downtown at the crossroad of 9 de Julio and Corrientes Avenue; it is 67 meters high. Leave a Comment Address: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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Located in the Plaza De La Republica, the Obelisco is probably the single most recognizable sight in the city. Rising to a height of 67 meters, and with a fence protecting it from graffiti artists, the monument was designed by architect Alberto Prebisch and was built in 31 days by 167 workers, most of them Europeans. It was completed in 1936 and Declaration of Independence in Tucuman in 1816. Its four faces are inscribed with the commemorations of the first and second foundation of Buenos Aires, the creation of the Capital Federal in 1880 and the San Nicolas de Bari church, which used to occupy this site and where the first Argentinean flag was flown. Since it is so visible and such an obvious landmark, it becomes the natural gathering place for protests, demonstrations and celebrations.
The Obelisco is actually hollow inside and evidently there is an upright staircase without a handrail, which I'm guessing makes for a pretty hairy climb to the top for anyone who has the job of changing the lights. And evidently, there is an iron box at the very top that has photographs of the construction foreman and his wife along with a note addressed to anyone who might tear down the Obelisco. Leave a Comment Directions: It’s located at the crossroads of 9 de Julio Avenue, Diagonal Norte and Corrientes.
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The center of what I like to call a game of "Ultimate Frogger", with the Oblisk being the joystick; the ultimate beacon and the center of attention. With 5 pedestrians per day meeting their maker in an unfair battle with automobiles here in Bs As, just walking across this street and making it safely to the other side is a small victory in itself.
The Plaza was inaugurated in 1936 and originally had a circular shape before taking on an elliptical shape. At its widest point, Avenida De Mayo is 140 meters wide, making it...well...pretty freaking wide!!! Leave a Comment Directions: Avenida De Mayo y Roque de Pena y Corrientes
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Fue el homenaje de Buenos Aires al Cuarto Centenario de su Primera Fundación y representaba el espíritu progresista de una época. Por entonces, el intendente era Mariano de Vedia y Mitre, a la vez que ejercía la Presidencia de la República el General Agustín P. Justo. Lo diseñó el arquitecto Alberto Prebisch y lo construyó la empresa Siemens Bauunion en el tiempo récord de cuatro semanas
It was the homage from Buenos Aires to the Fourth Centennial of their Primera Foundation and it represented the progressive spirit of a time. For then, the intendant was Mariano of Vedia and Mitre, at the same time that it exercised the Presidency of the Republic the General Agustín P. Justo. The architect designed it Alberto Prebisch and it built it the company Siemens Bauunion in the time record of four weeks Leave a Comment Address: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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The Obelisk is more can't escape seeing activity then must see activity :) You just can't miss it.
In my view an obelisk in South America looks a bit stupid especially when it is made out of concrete.
It is cosidered to be one of Buenos Aires's most prominent landmarks, the obelisk was built in 1936 on the site where the nation's flag was first raised. That year an anniversary of Buenos Aires foundation was celebrated.
It is 70 meters high and is made of concrete. When I came back I found on the net that in its interior there is a 200-hundred-step stairway which is used to perform maintenance jobs from the top.
Our guide told us that it is a popular place for celecrating victories of the Argentinian footbal team as well as for political demonstrations. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida 9 de JulioDirections: Intersection of Avenida Corrientes and Avenida 9 de Julio
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Located almost exactly mid-way along Av. 9 de Julio, this trademark Obelisk of Buenos Aires was erected in 1936 to commemorate 400 years from the first founding of a settlement here by Spanish explorers. It's location in the city also marks the site where the Argentine flag was raised for the first time.
The Obelisk is situated on a large 'island' in the middle of the Avenue and is not open for public visitors, even though it has an internal stairway of 206 steps that lead to it's apex, where four small windows are located.
Standing 67-m (220-ft) high, this Obelisk is tied for the second highest in the world with the Bunker Hill monument in Boston. The world's tallest Obelisk is the 169-m (550-ft) Washington Monument in Washington, DC.
However, technically speaking, since they are not made out of a single large cut stone, none of the above are 'true' obelisks. The largest of this category are about 30-m tall and were created by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. Leave a Comment Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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Fue el homenaje de Buenos Aires al Cuarto Centenario de su Primera Fundación y representaba el espíritu progresista de una época. Por entonces, el intendente era Mariano de Vedia y Mitre, a la vez que ejercía la Presidencia de la República el General Agustín P. Justo. Lo diseñó el arquitecto Alberto Prebisch y lo construyó la empresa Siemens Bauunion en el tiempo récord de cuatro semanas
It was the homage from Buenos Aires to the Fourth Centennial of their Primera Foundation and it represented the progressive spirit of a time. For then, the intendant was Mariano of Vedia and Mitre, at the same time that it exercised the Presidency of the Republic the General Agustín P. Justo. The architect designed it Alberto Prebisch and it built it the company Siemens Bauunion in the time record of four weeks Leave a Comment Address: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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