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 Obelisco de Buenos Aires by MeZuGa
Es, sin lugar a dudas, la pieza arquitectónica característica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Se encuentra emplazado en pleno centro, en el cruce de las avenidas 9 de Julio y Corrientes y tiene 67 metros de alto.ç
This picture this taken out on the Average Av. and Rodríguez Rock, ahead this the Shaft.
It is, no doubt, the most characteristic architectonic piece of the city of Buenos Aires. It is located downtown at the crossroad of 9 de Julio and Corrientes Avenue; it is 67 meters high. Leave a Comment Address: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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 Obelisco by MeZuGa
It was the quadracentennial celebration of the founding of Buenos Aires and it
represented the progressive spirit of the time. At that time, the mayor was
Mariano of Vedia y Mitre and General Agustín P. Justo was president. The
architect who designed it was Alberto Prebisch and it was built by the company
Siemens Bauunion in the record time of four weeks. Leave a Comment Address: de julio y CorrientesDirections: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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 Obelisco at night by Sonador3
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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We passed by the Obelisco almost every day to and from various points in the city, it's a monument that is easily seen from many vantage points and helps in orientation.
It was inaugurated in 1936 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the (unsuccessful) founding of the city by Pedro de Mendoza, the city was refounded in 1580. It stands 67 meters tall, tiny in comparison with the tallest obelisk in the world, the Washington Monument which stands at 169 meters. Although it appears that there is viewing from the top from a window, the guidebook says the stairs inside are only for maintenance, if you want a good view of BsAs, try the British Clock Tower or Palacio Barolo. The area around the Obelisco is a popular place for political demonstrations, musical performances and victory celebrations for the national football teams, in fact we saw something of this nature on Friday night as we were heading to a tango show. Leave a Comment Directions: Av. 9 de Julio & Av. Corrientes
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This Washington Monument-like structure soars over the oval "Plaza de la Republica". It was built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first Spanish settlement on the Rio de Plata in 1936. Since then it has become a symbol for the city and a favorite site for meetings and jubilation like celebrating soccer winnings!
It reminds you of the obelisks in Paris and Luxor...but this time, it is in the middle of one of biggest avenues in the world!
I crossed the big avenue several times during my walks and at one time, I heard someone honking his car - and the driver waving at me! And guess what…it was the driver who drove me from the airport a few days before! He still recognized me and was laughing and waving his hands, probably surprised to see me walking.
Small world in a big city like Buenos Aires! Leave a Comment Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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 El Obelisco by Bwana_Brown
The Obelisk is situated on a large 'island' in the middle of the Avenue and is not open for public visitors, even though it has an internal stairway of 206 steps that lead to it's apex, where four small windows are located.
Standing 67-m (220-ft) high, this Obelisk is tied for the second highest in the world with the Bunker Hill monument in Boston. The world's tallest Obelisk is the 169-m (550-ft) Washington Monument in Washington, DC.
However, technically speaking, since they are not made out of a single large cut stone, none of the above are 'true' obelisks. The largest of this category are about 30-m tall and were created by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. Leave a Comment Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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 big city life by Sonador3
The Plaza was inaugurated in 1936 and originally had a circular shape before taking on an elliptical shape. At its widest point, Avenida De Mayo is 140 meters wide, making it...well...pretty freaking wide!!! Leave a Comment Directions: Avenida De Mayo y Roque de Pena y Corrientes
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 El Obelisco 3 by MeZuGa
It was the homage from Buenos Aires to the Fourth Centennial of their Primera Foundation and it represented the progressive spirit of a time. For then, the intendant was Mariano of Vedia and Mitre, at the same time that it exercised the Presidency of the Republic the General Agustín P. Justo. The architect designed it Alberto Prebisch and it built it the company Siemens Bauunion in the time record of four weeks Leave a Comment Address: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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 The Obelisk (Obelisco) by hekate
In my view an obelisk in South America looks a bit stupid especially when it is made out of concrete.
It is cosidered to be one of Buenos Aires's most prominent landmarks, the obelisk was built in 1936 on the site where the nation's flag was first raised. That year an anniversary of Buenos Aires foundation was celebrated.
It is 70 meters high and is made of concrete. When I came back I found on the net that in its interior there is a 200-hundred-step stairway which is used to perform maintenance jobs from the top.
Our guide told us that it is a popular place for celecrating victories of the Argentinian footbal team as well as for political demonstrations. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida 9 de JulioDirections: Intersection of Avenida Corrientes and Avenida 9 de Julio
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 Glimpse of the Obelisk from 9
de Julio Avenue by fachd, 2 more photos
The obelisk was built in 1936 to commemorate the four hundred anniversary of Buenos Aires first foundation. It was designed by architect Alberto Prebisch. It was a quick erection it took only 31 days to built by hundred of workers. The Obelisk height is 67 metre. Directions: 9 de Julio & Corrientes Av.
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