Edificio Kavanagh, Buenos Aires

Name: Edificio Kavanagh
Address: Florida 1065, Retiro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

#141 among attractions in Buenos Aires

Skyscraper, Architecture

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The Kavanagh Building is a famed skyscraper in Retiro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed in 1934 by architects Gregorio Sánchez, Ernesto Lagos and Luis María de la Torre, it is considered a pinnacle of modernist architecture. At the time of its inauguration in 1936, the Kavanagh was the tallest building in Latin America surpassing the Palacio Salvo built in Montevideo in 1928, as well as the tallest building in the world with a reinforced concrete structure. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2 January 1936 (88 years ago)Architectural style: Art Deco, RationalismTop floor height: 394 ftFloors: 31Coordinates: 34°35'44"S, 58°22'29"W

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Florida 1065, RetiroComuna 1 (Retiro)Buenos Aires Argentina

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Edificio Kavanagh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galerías Pacífico, San Martín Palace, Torre Monumental, Luna Park.

~1250 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neo-renaissance architecture
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Classical 1909 government building
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~1260 ftN
Clock tower commemorating independence
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0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Museum, History museum
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~660 ftN
Cemetery
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0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
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0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
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~600 ftN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
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0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edificio Kavanagh?

Nearby attractions include Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, Buenos Aires (1 min walk), Ruth Benzacar, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Plaza San Martín, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Monumento a los caídos en Malvinas, Buenos Aires (3 min walk).

How to get to Edificio Kavanagh by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edificio Kavanagh:

Bus

Edificio Kavanagh • Lines: 101B, 101S, 108, 150S, 45, 5, 75, 75M, 9-1, 9-2, 9E (3 min walk)
Ricardo Rojas • Lines: 143T, 7P, 7S (3 min walk)

Metro

Catalinas • Lines: E (5 min walk)
General San Martín • Lines: C (5 min walk)

Train

Retiro (11 min walk)