About Palacio Barolo

The Palacio Barolo is perhaps the most striking building in entire Buenos Aires. Built as a homage to the great Italian poet Dante, the 22-story building was once the tallest in entire South America. The building was commissioned by a rich Italian immigrant, Luis Barolo, who admired Dante quite a bit. So, he hired an Italian architect, Mario Palenti, to design a building inspired by Dante's masterpiece, Divine Comedy. The result is the mysteriously attractive Palacio Barolo. The building - a fusion of art styles: neo-romantic, art nouveau, and Asian-Indian revival - is divided into three sections: basement and first floor represent hell, floors, 1-14 purgatory, and 15-22, heaven. Book the guided tour and go to the top of this architectural marvel. Heavenly views are guaranteed.

 

Must See

  • The architecture
  •  Lighthouse at the top 
  • Panoramic view of Buenos Aires.

How to reach

Subway: Line A, get down at Saenz Pena Subway Station.

Tips

  • Arrive early for the guided tour.
  • You have to climb plenty of stairs, so prepare yourself. 
  • Elevators and passages are tiny in the building.
  • The guides are friendly and knowledgeable.
  • No arrangements for wheelchairs movement.
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Visit Time

Sunday:       Closed
Monday:       9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday:      9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday:     9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday:          9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday:      9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No waiting time

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

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