Buenos Aires
Palacio Barolo
Architectual Marvel
Avenue de Mayo 1370
Buenos Aires,
Nearest Train: SUBWAY: A, Peru
Phone: +54 11 4383 1065
Website | EmailThe 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. Guided tours are given between 2p-7p Monday through Friday the cost is ARS15 per person. - Pablo Waldman
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