Galeria Güemes

The Galería Güemes, a hidden jewel of central Buenos Aires

Behind a discreet entrance hides one of the most beautiful galleries of Buenos Aires: the Galería Güemes. This historic shopping arcade holds magnificent surprises. The Buenos Aires audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this covered passage, famous for its domes and its viewpoint over the city.

A historic shopping arcade

The Galería Güemes is a historic shopping arcade of about a hundred metres, located in the heart of Buenos Aires, a few minutes from the cathedral. Its refined architecture, its domes and its decorative details make it a true jewel, long one of the tallest buildings of the city. From its heights, you enjoy a remarkable view of the roofs and domes of the capital.

What to see

You admire the refined architecture of the passage, its shops, its domes and its decorative details. Depending on the period, a viewpoint high up offers a panorama of the roofs of Buenos Aires. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and unusual places, a stone's throw from the cathedral and the Calle Florida.

Practical information

The Galería Güemes lies in the heart of central Buenos Aires, a few minutes from the cathedral, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a freely accessible covered passage; the shops have their own hours. Access to the viewpoint high up, when open, is according to its own hours and conditions, to be checked on site.

What is the Galería Güemes?

It is a historic shopping arcade of about a hundred metres in the heart of Buenos Aires, famous for its refined architecture, its domes and its viewpoint.

Where is the Galería Güemes?

In the heart of central Buenos Aires, a few minutes from the cathedral and the Calle Florida.