Obelisco de Buenos Aires Monument
Iconic city obelisk marking Buenos Aires landmark crossroads
The Obelisco anchors Avenida 9 de Julio at Buenos Aires' historic core; tourists photograph it while heading to Teatro Colón, Plaza de la República and nearby cafés.
Obelisco de Buenos Aires at a Glance#
Address: Avenida 9 de Julio y Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/
Hours: 24 hours (public plaza)
Admission: Free (public monument); some pedestrian traffic control during events
About Obelisco de Buenos Aires#
The Obelisco de Buenos Aires is a prominent stone monument located on Avenida 9 de Julio in central Buenos Aires, erected in 1936 as a civic landmark. It marks a historic crossroads in the city and is one of Buenos Aires’ most recognizable monuments.
The obelisk is a short walk from major theatres and cultural venues and is frequently photographed against the avenue’s broad vista; it functions as a common meeting point and an axis for civic demonstrations. Visitors approach from nearby avenues and plazas to view the monument and the surrounding cityscape.
Commissioned in the 1930s as a monument to commemorate the city’s founding milestones, it was designed and built quickly during a period of major urban works on Avenida 9 de Julio. The obelisk has since been the focus of restorations and symbolic events.
Sited at the intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida Corrientes on the Plaza de la República in Buenos Aires, the monument sits in the heart of the city’s central business and cultural district.
- Date and designer: Erected in 1936 and designed by architect Alberto Prebisch, the monument stands on Avenida 9 de Julio at the Plaza de la República.
- Height and location: Height is approximately 67.5 metres, making it a prominent city landmark and a common meeting point in central Buenos Aires.
How to Get to Obelisco de Buenos Aires#
The Obelisco is in central Buenos Aires at Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida Corrientes. Metro lines B (Diagonal Norte), D (Carlos Pellegrini) and C (Lima) serve nearby stations; it’s a short walk from Plaza de Mayo and the Microcentro.
Tips for Visiting Obelisco de Buenos Aires#
- Visit at dawn or late evening to see the obelisk lit against the city - the plaza is less busy and street life is more visible.
- Cross Avenida 9 de Julio using the underpasses rather than the surface crossings; the road is extremely wide and fast-moving.
- Walk the adjacent side streets (Avenida Corrientes) for classic Buenos Aires cafés and theatres.
Best Time to Visit Obelisco de Buenos Aires#
Spring and autumn offer comfortable walking weather; evenings are lively year-round in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Weather & Climate near Obelisco de Buenos Aires#
Obelisco de Buenos Aires's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1144 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 108 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 26° | 21° | 115 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 99 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 19° | 14° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 77 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 81 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 71 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 72 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 115 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 14° - 25° | 20° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 17° - 28° | 23° | 99 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
