6 spectacular palaces to visit in Buenos Aires

Perfectly landscaped gardens, ballrooms, art collections, numerous bedrooms and bathrooms.

Not only in Europe can you see ostentatious

, of a unique beauty and with impressive technological advances for the time.

Among modern buildings, in the City of Buenos Aires several palaces remain standing, owners of an

amazing

Here, a tour of 6 palaces open to the public, distributed in different Buenos Aires neighborhoods, which propose a journey through time.

1. Errazuriz Alvear Palace

It was designed in 1911 by the architect René Sergent, in a French neoclassical style and had a large number of

: two elevators, a central heating system and a centralized dust extraction system.

View to the ballroom.

The building was the residence of Josefina de Alvear and Matías Errázuriz Ortúzar, a family from the Buenos Aires aristocracy that organized receptions, concerts and charity dances.

In 1936, the State bought the house and its art collections.

A year later, the

was inaugurated , which not only houses valuable pieces of art and furniture from different periods, but also reveals the lifestyle of a patrician family at the beginning of the 20th century.

The museum can be visited from

, with the last entry at 6:30 p.m.

Also open on holidays.

are held on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 4:00

p.m.

The second Wednesday of each month there is a thematic guided tour, also at 4:00 p.m.

Admission is free and free and it is not necessary to make a prior reservation.

This is the dining room of the palace.

In addition,

they have a

.

The design exhibition continues on the main floor of the museum "Design Italiano. The beauty of everyday life between Italy and Argentina".

On Sunday the 15th, the Vespa Club will be present with the motorcycles so that everyone can take pictures with these iconic Italian models.

For the family, every Friday in January at 5:00 p.m. there are guided tours with interesting facts for all ages.

Every Saturday at 5:00 p.m., there is the

workshop to celebrate the beginning of the Chinese year.

Throughout the summer the exhibition "Collector's Secrets" continues.

On the other hand, in the courtyard of the museum is the

Croque Madame

More information: museoartedecorativo.cultura.gob.ar

2. Peace Palace

residence  in

Argentina and some say that in all of South America.

It is about the building that José C. Paz dreamed of, but that he could not enjoy because he died before it was finished.

Built between 1902 and 1914, it has

, including 30 bathrooms and 5 dining rooms.

It also has 17 stairs and 10 elevators.

Paz's family - the son with his wife, the daughter with her husband and four children, and the widow - moved into the residence along with approximately

who work there.

Courtyard of the Peace Palace.

Photo Rafael Mario Quinteros.

Due to the crisis of 1930, the family had to part with their residence and in 1932 it was acquired by the

, a civil and private institution, current owner of the property.

During a guided tour of approximately an hour and a half, the entire

is shown , intended for receiving guests.

There you visit the ballroom and the great hall of honor, where the owners of the house met with the guests at the events, the formal dining room, among others.

Regular guided tours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4:00 p.m. There are also special tours with

or wine and cheese tasting.

General admission, on business days costs $1,600;

on Saturdays and holidays, $1,900.

For inquiries and reservations: reservaspalaciopaz@gmail.com.

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On the other hand, in the palace is the Croque Madame restaurant and the halls can be rented for social events.

More information: croquemadamepalaciopaz.com.ar

3. Palace of the National Congress

The Palace of Congress is part of the historical heritage of our country.

The building was designed by the architect Víctor Meaño, who was the winner of a contest held in 1895, to which 28 projects were submitted.

Construction began in 1898 and was partially inaugurated in 1906. The work was only completed

, in 1946.

Its dome, one of the

in the city, is eighty meters above sea level and weighs thirty thousand tons.

Its characteristic green color is due to the copper patina produced by oxidation of this metal in contact with air.

In the National Congress there are guided tours in Spanish and English.

Photo Shutterstock.

Guided tours in the Chamber of Deputies are from

at 11, 13 (English and Spanish) and 15. It is suggested to call by phone the same day you wish to make the visit to confirm that it has not been affected by parliamentary activity (011) 6075-3680/3681.

The entrance is through Av. Rivadavia 1864.

The visits to the Senate are the same days, but at 10:30, 12, 14 and 15:30.

In English at 12 and 15.30.

The entrance is through Av. H. Yrigoyen 1863. Telephone for guided tours of the Senate: (011) 2822-3000 inmates 2411 and 2410.

The visits

, but you must show up at least 10 minutes before the chosen time with an identity document to carry out the accreditation.

In the tours you will visit the Blue Room, Pasos Perdidos Room, the Chamber of Deputies, the Delia Parodi Room, the Senators' Room, the Eva Perón Room, the Arturo Illia Room and the library.

More information: www.hcdn.gob.ar

4. Palace of Running Waters

Its façade is the best known and

: the cladding was made of 130,000 glazed bricks and 300,000 ceramic pieces imported from Belgium and England.

Construction began in 1887, when it was decided to supply the Capital with a running water network and it was the first

that the City had.

The façade dazzles all who pass through the area.

AySa Press Photo.

Apart from its beauty, it is also a majestic work of engineering.

Inside, it has one of the largest cast iron structures on the continent: there are 3 floors of tanks supported by 180 columns capable of holding more than 72 million liters of water.

In 1989, it was declared a National Historic Monument.

There is a

that tells the history of water and sanitation in Buenos Aires, and the project and construction of the headquarters.

Curious pieces and sanitary artifacts are exhibited, as well as an interesting collection of pipes, meters and faucets, of different materials and origin.

There are also artistic samples related to water.

Inside the palace there is a museum about the history of running water.

AySa Press Photo.

Guided tours are from Monday to Friday at 11:30 am and 3:00 pm. Spaces are limited and

made by email at museo_del_agua@aysa.com.ar.

More information: www.aysa.com.ar/lobuenodelagua/palacio 

5. Duhau Palace

Inspired by the Chateau Du Marais -a castle on the outskirts of France- and located in the heart of the

neighborhood , this palace served as the residence of the Duhau family between 1935 and 1995.

Five years later the restorations began to go from being a family home to a luxury hotel, today called

, which preserves all the details of the period architecture.

Incredible postcard of the palace garden.

Photo Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.

the palace is

opened

not only for guests, since you can also get to know its gastronomic proposal and the Ahín Wellness & Spa.

The hotel has

, all with terraces overlooking the garden.

Duhau Restaurante & Vinoteca offers sophisticated Argentine cuisine.

Los Salones del Piano Nobile restaurant captures the golden age of the Buenos Aires aristocracy.

Although international cuisine is offered throughout the day, its most requested service is undoubtedly the

.

Gioia Cocina Botánica offers plant-based cuisine and the Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is the

in the chain to have a restaurant of this type.

The gastronomic proposal is completed with Oak Bar, a space to share signature cocktails and tapas.

The hotel has three restaurants.

Photo Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.

Another option is to visit the

.

It offers facial and body treatments.

It has a jacuzzi and a hydrotherapy room.

The heated pool is for guests only.

More information: palacioduhauexperience.com;

spa.phbuenosaires@hyatt.com

6. Barolo Palace

It is inspired by the famous poem

, by Dante Alighieri, and is famous for its architecture.

Like the text, the building is divided into three sections, Hell, Purgatory and Paradise.

It was Luis Barolo who ordered the construction and the architect Mario Palanti carried it out.

The then mayor Luis Cantilo granted it a special concession since the 24 floors (22 floors and 2 basements) at

were almost four times the maximum allowed on Avenida de Mayo.

The palace is 100 meters high.

Photo Luis Robayo.

AFP photo

Even the highest point of the dome measures 90 meters.

It reaches 100 thanks to a rotating beacon of 300,000 candles that made it visible from Uruguay.

Currently all kinds of

are offered .

The

take place Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 3, 4, 5, and 6 p.m. On Saturdays there are at 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, and 6 p.m. It costs $4,400 for Argentine residents, $3,500 for Argentine students and retirees.

The

take place every day, except Tuesdays and Sundays, including holidays, at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. They cost $5,500 for Argentine residents.

There are also

, one in which special emphasis is placed on the objects that refer to the Divine Comedy, it takes place on Sundays at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 8 p.m. Another tours the palace through the work of Jorge Luis Borges.

It is held on the second Saturday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

The terrace of Salón 1923, in the historic Palacio Barolo.

Instagram photo.

Please note

: to access certain parts of the building it is necessary to go up and down the stairs on foot, as there are no elevators in certain sectors.

On the other hand, the palace has a rooftop bar called Salón 1923. The name refers to the founding date of the building and has privileged views.

More information: palaciobarolo.com.ar

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