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. …
Landmarks
The Obelisk: Yesterday and Today
Buenos Aires’ most famous monument, El Obelisco (The Obelisk) extends out from the city’s midriff like a giant pencil – standing proudly erect as the unofficial center, symbol and rallying …
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 and the Decline of Florida Street
In 1914, Britain’s most prestigious department store, Harrod’s, decided to open an overseas branch in Argentina. The beautiful Belle Époque style building takes up most of the block at …
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 …