Palacio Barolo

The Palacio Barolo, a Dantesque building of Buenos Aires

On the Avenida de Mayo, the Palacio Barolo intrigues by its curving outline. This singular building is the fruit of a project inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. The Buenos Aires audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this extraordinary monument, classified as a national historic monument.

A building inspired by the Divine Comedy

The Palacio Barolo, located on the Avenida de Mayo, is the result of an extravagant project inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. Its architecture, rich in symbols, evokes Hell, Purgatory and Paradise on its different levels, up to the lighthouse that crowns it. Classified as a national historic monument in 1997, it is among the most original and fascinating buildings of Buenos Aires.

What to see

You admire the symbolic architecture of the palace, its details inspired by Dante's work and, at the top, the lighthouse offering a view of the city. Guided tours allow you to discover the building and its secrets. It is a major stop for lovers of architecture and symbolism, on the Avenida de Mayo.

Practical information

The Palacio Barolo lies on the Avenida de Mayo, in the heart of Buenos Aires, reachable on foot and by public transport. The façade can be freely admired from the avenue; the interior and the lighthouse are discovered during guided tours, with a fee, whose hours and prices vary. It is best to enquire and book in advance.

What is the Palacio Barolo?

It is a singular building of the Avenida de Mayo, inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, crowned with a lighthouse and classified as a national historic monument in 1997.

Can you visit the Palacio Barolo?

Yes, paid guided tours allow you to discover the building and its lighthouse; hours and prices vary, it is best to book in advance.