Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca, Buenos Aires

Name: Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca
Address: Peru 104, Buenos Aires, Argentina

#173 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca, Buenos Aires

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Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca, better known as Diagonal Sur, is an important avenue in the Monserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is oriented north-east/south-west, diagonally bisecting the city blocks which give the city centre a checkerboard plan. It is named after President Julio Argentino Roca, who held power from 1880 to 1886, and from 1896 to 1904. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°36'37"S, 58°22'30"W

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Peru 104Comuna 1 (Monserrat)Buenos Aires Argentina

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Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florida Street, Casa Rosada, La Trastienda Club, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral.

~1930 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
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~1640 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
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~1040 ftNE
Neoclassical Catholic cathedral
Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, Buenos Aires
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~660 ftNE
Exhibits from 18th-century Argentina
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~1090 ftNE
Iconic 19th-century central square
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~1330 ftNE
Monuments and statues
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~1090 ftNE
Monument marking Argentina's revolution
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~1280 ftSE
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture
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~1190 ftNW
Museum, Dance studio
Academia Nacional del Tango, Buenos Aires
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~850 ftN
Historical place, Architecture, City hall
Buenos Aires City Hall, Buenos Aires
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca?

Nearby attractions include Buenos Aires City Legislature Palace, Buenos Aires (1 min walk), Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires (1 min walk), Saint Ignatius Church, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Buenos Aires Cabildo, Buenos Aires (4 min walk).

How to get to Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca by public transport?

The nearest stations to Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca:

Bus

Diagonal Sur y Bolivar • Lines: 24-1, 24-2, 8, 86A, 86B, 86E, 86F, 8Sl (1 min walk)
Legislatura • Lines: 126T, 126V, 28Fh, 28Rh, 28Rn, 28xR, 86G (2 min walk)

Metro

Bolívar • Lines: E (2 min walk)
Avenida de Mayo y Perú • Lines: A (4 min walk)