Obelisk of Buenos Aires

　　The Obelisk of Buenos Aires is a landmark in Buenos Aires, situated in Plaza de la República at the intersection of Corrientes Avenue and 9 de Julio Avenue. It was designed and built in 1936 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Buenos Aires. The obelisk stands 67.5 meters tall, with a base area of 49 square meters.

　　Initially opposed by the public, it was nearly demolished entirely in 1939. Today, it has become an irreplaceable icon of Buenos Aires. The Obelisk stands prominently in the city center, serving as a reference point for visitors from around the world. Originally white, it was restored on November 1, 2005, and painted in the tone of "Paris stone." On December 1, 2005, the obelisk was covered with a giant pink ribbon in commemoration of World AIDS Day. To mark the 30th anniversary of La Noche de los Lápices (The Night of the Pencils), the obelisk was transformed into the shape of a giant pencil.

　　Obelisk of Buenos Aires Reason to visit: The most striking obelisk in Argentina Continent: South America Country/Region: Argentina Province/State: Buenos Aires City: Buenos Aires