Buenos Aires Architecture

Learn more about the diverse architectural styles seen in Buenos Aires and what they tell us about the city's rich history.

Buenos Aires holds a valuable, striking and varied architectural heritage. Inspired by international fashions, particularly those from late 19th century France, and combined with the local tendency of free reinterpretation, Buenos Aires architectural scenery results in a wide and eclectic building legacy.

This tour highlights the most outstanding features, focusing on the descriptions and how they are related to the city's history. The sites to be visited are:

• National Parliament Palace
• Colon Theatre
• Banco Hipotecario
• Kavanagh Building
• Barolo Palace
• Retiro central train station
• Puerto Madero