abelmisco

The Obelisco de Buenos Aires is a national historic monument and icon of Buenos Aires. Located in the Plaza de la República in the intersection of avenues Corrientes and 9 de Julio, it was erected in 1936 to commemorate the quadricentennial of the first foundation of the city.
  • Location: Av. 9 de Julio and Av. Corrientes, Buenos Aires
  • Height: 71.5 meters (235 ft)
  • Built: May 23, 1936
  • Architect: Alberto Prebisch
  • Built for: Monument
  • Restored: 2005
Data from: en.wikipedia.org