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Obelisk
📍 Argentina, Buenos Aires, intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida Corrientes
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Introduction
The Obelisco stands at the center of Plaza de la República, where one of the world's widest avenues, Avenida 9 de Julio, meets Avenida Corrientes. Built in 1936 to mark the city's 400th anniversary, about 67 m tall, it is Buenos Aires' well-deserved city landmark. It has witnessed countless Argentine celebrations, football frenzy and political rallies—whenever the national team wins, hundreds of thousands of fans flood beneath it to celebrate all night. Around the obelisk traffic roars; lit at night it stands out even more—the city's central coordinate.
✨ Highlights
1
Obelisco Landmark
A white obelisk about 67 m tall—Buenos Aires' central symbol.
2
Widest Avenue
Stands in the center of Avenida 9 de Julio, called the world's widest avenue.
3
Celebration Landmark
On big moments like a national win, fans gather below all night.
4
Night Lights
The lit obelisk and traffic at night is a classic city scene.
🛈 Practical Info
→Crossing Safely：The square is ringed by wide lanes—use crosswalks and underpasses.
→Best Time：More photogenic at dusk and under night lights.
→Combine：Near the Colón Theatre and Corrientes theatre street—plan together.
→Event Days：On big rallies or football celebrations crowds surge—stay safe.
→Belongings：Watch your belongings where traffic and crowds meet.
💡 Tips
• Frame from Avenida Corrientes to get the obelisk with the wide avenue.
• At night, long-expose the traffic flow—the obelisk stands out more.
• On a title-winning night, the crowd below is huge, festive but crowded.
• Nearby events and traffic control are as on site.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Obelisk?
Frame from Avenida Corrientes to get the obelisk with the wide avenue. At night, long-expose the traffic flow—the obelisk stands out more.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
