Galería Mitre—Baroque Architecture on Florida St.
Galería Mitre, at Florida St. 343, with its Jesuit-inspired baroque style is one of the most ornate and unique buildings along downtown Buenos Aires’ pedestrian mall. The unusual moldings of …
Landmarks
Buenos Aires is a city with many magnificent landmarks. Among Argentina’s capitals most recognizable landmarks are the Casa Rosada , Plaza de Mayo, Obelisco, and Colón Theater.
The World’s Most Elegant Burger King is in Buenos Aires
All along Buenos Aires downtown Florida Street visitors will find beautiful historic buildings occupied by multinational corporate chains. It’s an unfortunate reality for traditionalists, but these restored commercial buildings, unlike …
The Naval Center: A Beaux-Arts Gem on Florida St.
At 801 Florida Street, across from Galerías Pacifíco, the huge arched doorway overlooked by an ornate cast iron sea nymph blowing his bugle gives a hint to the magnificence inside. …
The Obelisk: Yesterday and Today
The Obelisk is Buenos Aires’ most famous monument. El Obelisco extends out from the city’s midriff like a giant pencil – standing proudly erect as the unofficial center, symbol and …
Galerías Pacífico: Florida Street’s Shopping Mall
The 1991 debut of Buenos Aires’ downtown shopping mall, Galerías Pacífico, is what saved downtown’s Florida Street from becoming a complete ghost town in the 1990’s. The opening of the …
Harrods Buenos Aires: From 20th Century Decadence to 21st Century Decline
In 1914, Britain’s most prestigious department store, Harrods, decided to open an overseas branch in Argentina. The beautiful Edwardian style building occupies the entire block between the pedestrian thoroughfare, Florida …
Café Tortoni: A Guide to Buenos Aires’ Most Iconic Cafe
The Gran Café Tortoni is Buenos Aires’ most famous cafe. This historic Parisian-style cafe is a top choice for visitors who only have time to visit one café in Buenos …