Sightseeing
Palacio Barolo
📍 Palacio Barolo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Argentina, Buenos Aires
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Ticket Price
- Guided tours charged (confirm on site)
- Address
- Palacio Barolo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Coordinates
- -34.6090, -58.3840
Introduction
The Palacio Barolo is a 100-metre office tower in central Buenos Aires, the tallest building in South America when completed in 1923. Its design is inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, with floors mapped to Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise, and a lighthouse on top overlooking the city.
✨ Highlights
1
Divine Comedy
Floors map to Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise, with literary details throughout.
2
South America's tallest
The tallest building in South America when finished in 1923.
3
Lighthouse views
The top-floor lighthouse and terrace give panoramic city views.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Av. de Mayo 1370, Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina
→Time needed：About 1 hour (guided tour)
→Ticket Information：Guided tours charged (confirm on site)
💡 Tips
• Rooftop tours run limited times daily — book ahead.
• A late-afternoon climb catches sunset and city lights.
• Combine with Plaza del Congreso along the Avenida de Mayo axis.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Palacio Barolo?
Guided tours charged (confirm on site)
Any practical tips for visiting Palacio Barolo?
Rooftop tours run limited times daily — book ahead. A late-afternoon climb catches sunset and city lights.
How long should I spend at Palacio Barolo?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
