Obelisco de Buenos Aires

Introduction

Obelisco de Buenos Aires is the most iconic landmark of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Built in 1936 for the 400th anniversary of the city's founding, this 67.5 m obelisk stands at the intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio (one of the world's widest avenues) and Avenida Corrientes, with its clean geometry, symbolic city-origin meaning, and as the center for gatherings, celebrations and photography, it is the spiritual symbol of this South American metropolis and its most photogenic landmark. Designed by architect Alberto Prebisch, built May 23, 1936 for the 400th anniversary (1536-1810) — completed in just 31 days. The obelisk is 67.5 m tall, square section, clean Neoclassical geometry. It stands at the intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio (~140 m wide, one of the world's widest) and Avenida Corrientes. The site is Buenos Aires's kilómetro 0 — the origin point for all Argentine road distances. The obelisk is the center for gatherings, celebrations and protests — hundreds of thousands gathered here when Argentina won the World Cup. Visiting to feel Argentine urban vitality and gathering culture beneath the spiritual symbol of a South American metropolis is an iconic, lively landmark experience.

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