Torre Monumental
Park Early 20th-century clock tower in Buenos Aires' Retiro
In Buenos Aires’ Retiro district, Torre Monumental (formerly Torre de los Ingleses) is a 1916 clock tower donated by the British community; visitors photograph its architecture and the adjoining Plaza San Martín.
The Torre Monumental is a freestanding clock tower in the Retiro neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, erected as a gift from the British community and historically known as the Torre de los Ingleses. It is a landmark clock tower located in a plaza close to the Retiro transport hub.
The tower was completed and inaugurated in the early 20th century as a commemorative monument; it features clock faces and a bell system typical of civic clock towers. The monument’s name was officially changed following political tensions in the 1980s.
The tower stands in a prominent plaza near the Retiro railway and bus stations in the central part of Buenos Aires.
- History and renaming: Originally named Torre de los Ingleses, it was a gift from the local British community and was officially inaugurated in 1916; the name was changed to Torre Monumental in 1982.
How to Get to Torre Monumental #
Public transit: Torre Monumental (formerly Torre de los Ingleses) stands beside Plaza Fuerza Aérea Argentina in the Retiro district, immediately adjacent to Retiro railway and bus terminals. Take the Buenos Aires Subte Line C to Retiro or any commuter rail that stops at Retiro (Mitre/San Martín/Belgrano lines); the tower is a 2-5 minute walk from the station, on Avenida del Libertador near Plaza San Martín. By car you can approach via Avenida del Libertador or Calle Florida; parking and traffic are limited in central Buenos Aires.
Tips for Visiting Torre Monumental #
- Visit early on a weekday morning to avoid large tour groups that arrive later in the day; the plaza and surrounding gardens are far quieter then for photos.
- Approach on foot from Retiro station or Plaza San Martín to combine the visit with nearby green spaces and museums rather than arriving by coach - the monument sits immediately adjacent to the Retiro/Plaza areas.
- Pause to take in the surroundings (tree-lined plazas and cafés) as many visitors only photograph the tower itself and miss the landscaped context that frames the monument.
Best Time to Visit Torre Monumental #
Visit early on a weekday for a quieter experience; summers are busiest and winters are quieter.
Weather & Climate near Torre Monumental #
Torre Monumental'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 (1119 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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