- Type: Landmarks
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NileGuide Expert Says:
The tour is indeed educational, but if you prefer just to poke around, no one will stop you from getting on the elevator and showing yourself around. Head to the top floor to check out the interior domes and the view.
Description:
- The Palacio Barolo is a remarkable and luxurious building, designed by Italian architect Mario Palanti by request of a powerful Argentinean textile tycoon. Finished in 1923, the Palacio Barolo was meant to be the final resting place of Dante Alighieri's ashes, a safe haven for the writer's remains far away from a war-torn Europe. That dream never came true, and today it is mainly used as an office building. Filled with countless exquisite references to the Divine Comedy and wonderfully decorated, it was the tallest construction in South America for several years. The view of Buenos Aires city-centre from the 24th floor is second to none.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +54 11 4383 1065
- send email
Address:
- Av. de Mayo 1370
- At San José, Administrative office 9th floor, desks 249-252
- Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Neighborhood:
MonserratHours:
- Tours Mon and Thurs on the hour 2-7pm, or by arrangement
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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