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Located in the Plaza De La Republica, the Obelisco is probably the single most recognizable sight in the city. Rising to a height of 67 meters, and with a fence protecting it from graffiti artists, the monument was designed by architect Alberto Prebisch and was built in 31 days by 167 workers, most of them Europeans. It was completed in 1936 and Declaration of Independence in Tucuman in 1816. Its four faces are inscribed with the commemorations of the first and second foundation of Buenos Aires, the creation of the Capital Federal in 1880 and the San Nicolas de Bari church, which used to occupy this site and where the first Argentinean flag was flown. Since it is so visible and such an obvious landmark, it becomes the natural gathering place for protests, demonstrations and celebrations. The Obelisco is actually hollow inside and evidently there is an upright staircase without a handrail, which I'm guessing makes for a pretty hairy climb to the top for anyone who has the job of changing the lights. And evidently, there is an iron box at the very top that has photographs of the construction foreman and his wife along with a note addressed to anyone who might tear down the Obelisco. Leave a Comment Directions: It’s located at the crossroads of 9 de Julio Avenue, Diagonal Norte and Corrientes.
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