El Zanjon de Granados, Buenos Aires

Name: El Zanjon de Granados
Address: Defensa 755, Buenos Aires, C1065AAM, Argentina
Telephone: +54 11 4361-3002

#183 among attractions in Buenos Aires

Museum, Tours, Historical place, History museum

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Facts and practical information

El Zanjon de Granados (address: Defensa 755) is a place located in Buenos Aires (Ciudad de Buenos Aires federal district) and belongs to the category of museum, tours, historical place.

It is situated at an altitude of 59 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 34°37'0"S latitude and 58°22'18"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. El Zanjon de Granados is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Independencia y Defensa (bus, 1 min walk), Belgrano (metro, 11 min walk), Plaza Constitución (train, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Fundación Universidad del Cine (universities and schools, 3 min walk), Casa de Esteban de Luca (memorial, 5 min walk), Otto Krause Technical School (universities and schools, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 34°37'0"S, 58°22'18"W

Address

Defensa 755Comuna 1 (San Telmo)Buenos Aires C1065AAM Argentina

Contact

+54 11 4361-3002

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is El Zanjon de Granados open?

El Zanjon de Granados is open:

Monday 12 pm - 3 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 3 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 3 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 3 pm
Friday 12 pm - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to El Zanjon de Granados?

Nearby attractions include Fundación Universidad del Cine, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Casa de Esteban de Luca, Buenos Aires (5 min walk), Otto Krause Technical School, Buenos Aires (6 min walk), El Solar de French, Buenos Aires (7 min walk).

How to get to El Zanjon de Granados by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Zanjon de Granados:

Bus

Independencia y Defensa • Lines: 2 (1 min walk)
Nr 4 • Lines: Bab (2 min walk)

Metro

Belgrano • Lines: E (11 min walk)
Bolívar • Lines: E (13 min walk)

Train

Plaza Constitución (24 min walk)