Plaza del Congreso, Buenos Aires

Name: Plaza del Congreso
Address: Buenos Aires, Argentina

#80 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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Facts and practical information

Congressional Plaza is a public park facing the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires. The plaza is part of a 3 hectare open space comprising three adjoining plazas to the east of the Congress building. The Kilometre Zero for all Argentine National Highways is marked on a milestone at the Plaza. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°36'36"S, 58°23'21"W

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Comuna 1 (Monserrat)Buenos Aires Argentina

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Day trips

Plaza del Congreso – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of the Argentine National Congress, Paseo La Plaza, Palacio Barolo, Palacio de Justicia.

~1050 ftW
Palace, Architecture
Palace of the Argentine National Congress, Buenos Aires
6 min walk • The Palace of the Argentine National Congress is a grandiose edifice that stands as a testament to the country's political history and architectural heritage, located in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Inaugurated in 1906, this magnificent building is not...
~1810 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Theater
Paseo La Plaza, Buenos Aires
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Buenos Aires, Paseo La Plaza stands as a vibrant oasis for shopping, culture, and relaxation amidst the urban landscape. This unique shopping centre, located on the famous Avenida Corrientes, is not your run-of-the-mill retail complex;...
~1020 ftE
Striking office building opened in 1923
Palacio Barolo, Buenos Aires
5 min walk • Palacio Barolo is an architectural marvel nestled in the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed by Italian architect Mario Palanti, this eclectic building was completed in 1923 and stands as a homage to Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." At the time of...
0.6 miN
Palace
Palacio de Justicia, Buenos Aires
15 min walk • The Palace of Justice of the Argentine Nation, is a large building complex located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the seat of the Supreme Court and other lower courts.
0.4 miSE
Church
Parish Nuestra Señora de Montserrat, Buenos Aires
11 min walk • The Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de Montserrat is a Roman Catholic church in the autonomous city of Buenos Aires.
0.5 miE
Memorial
Ministry of Public Works Building, Buenos Aires
12 min walk • The Ministry of Public Works Building, now known as the Ministry of Health Building is a public building in the rationalist style located on the intersection of 9 de Julio Avenue and Belgrano Avenue, in the neighborhood of Monserrat, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
~1660 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires
9 min walk • The Avenida Theatre is a theatre in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
~1980 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Teatro General San Martín, Buenos Aires
10 min walk • The Teatro General San Martín is an important public theater in Buenos Aires, located on Corrientes Avenue and adjacent to the cultural center of the same name. It is one of the major theaters in Argentina and offers venues for the representation of stage works and film, as well as art exhibitions.
~1980 ftE
Museum, Spa, Hotel
Castelar Hotel & Spa, Buenos Aires
10 min walk • Hotel Castelar was a hotel located at the northwest intersection of May and the 9 de Julio Avenues, in the downtown Montserrat section of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It operated from 90 years, closing in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
0.6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Broadway, Buenos Aires
15 min walk • The Teatro Broadway is an Art Deco style theatre in Buenos Aires, Argentina which opened on October 11, 1930. Located near the centre of the city at 1155 Corrientes Avenue, it was designed by the architect Jorge Kálnay.
0.5 miE
Street
9 de Julio Avenue, Buenos Aires
12 min walk • July 9 Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the city centre of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its name honors Argentina's Independence Day, July 9, 1816. The avenue runs around 3 kilometres to the west of the Río de la Plata waterfront, from the Retiro district in the north to Constitución station in the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza del Congreso?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Mariano Moreno · Compromiso Comunitario, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Plaza Lorea, Buenos Aires (3 min walk), Teatro Liceo, Buenos Aires (4 min walk), Plazoleta del Mercado Modelo, Buenos Aires (4 min walk).

How to get to Plaza del Congreso by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza del Congreso:

Bus

Plaza del Congreso • Lines: 60Ar, 60Bc (1 min walk)
Plaza Congreso • Lines: 102, 23, 56, 56S, 60Ar, 60Bc, 64H, 64M, 8, 86A, 86B, 86E, 86F, 8Sle (2 min walk)

Metro

Sáenz Peña • Lines: A (4 min walk)
Congreso • Lines: A (5 min walk)

Train

Once de Septiembre (26 min walk)