Buenos Aires Domes Tour

Tend to look up at the tops of monuments? In this tour of the Argentine capital, we'll check out the most outstanding domes of Buenos Aires & discover the history of the buildings they adorn. A must-see architectural route!

Buenos Aires Domes Tour

The Buenos Aires of the 19th and 20th centuries was very prolific in monumental buildings crowned by domes, but which are the most beautiful? To find out, we'll meet at 9 am next to the pyramid of Plaza de Mayo.

First, we'll walk to the Bencich Building to admire its two huge five-story domes, designed in 1927 by architect Eduardo Le Monnier. From the same intersection, we'll observe the exterior architecture of the First National Bank of Boston, known as Banco de Boston, located at the popular 'corner of the five domes.

We'll then continue the tour in the neighborhood of San Telmo, passing by the Casal de Catalunya, a neo-Gothic-Modernist building. Next is the Otto Wulff Building, known for its typical features of the Art Nouveau variant called Jugendstil.

After discussing the history of these buildings, we'll proceed to Avenida de Mayo to see the façades and domes of Hotel Chile and Palacio Barolo. Nearby, we will also pause in front of the National Congress of Argentina to appreciate its 80-meter high dome.

Continuing on Avenida Rivadavia, we'll check out two examples of the Art Nouveau style: Confitería del Molino and Casa de los Lirios.

Then, at 11 am, we'll conclude the tour next to the 'No Hay Sueños Imposibles' building. Before finishing, we will share the story behind this building's curious name!