Monserrat, Buenos Aires

Name: Monserrat
Address: Buenos Aires, Argentina

#168 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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Facts and practical information

Monserrat or Montserrat is a neighbourhood in the east of the Buenos Aires CBD. The district features some of the most important public buildings in Buenos Aires, including city hall, the city legislature, Casa Rosada, the Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires and the Libertador Building, among others. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.85 mi²Coordinates: 34°36'42"S, 58°23'3"W

Address

Comuna 1 (Monserrat)Buenos Aires Argentina

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Monserrat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of the Argentine National Congress, Buenos Aires Cabildo, Obelisco, Paseo La Plaza.

0.5 miW
Palace, Architecture
Palace of the Argentine National Congress, Buenos Aires
13 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...
0.6 miE
Exhibits from 18th-century Argentina
Buenos Aires Cabildo, Buenos Aires
16 min walk • The Buenos Aires Cabildo stands as a historical monument in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a museum, it serves as a repository of the city's colonial past, offering visitors a glimpse into the political and administrative life during the Spanish rule.
0.6 miN
Iconic 67m-high white obelisk
Obelisco, Buenos Aires
15 min walk • The Obelisco de Buenos Aires is an iconic monument located in the heart of Argentina's vibrant capital city. This striking memorial stands at a height of 67.5 meters and is a central gathering point for both locals and tourists alike.
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Theater
Paseo La Plaza, Buenos Aires
15 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;...
~860 ftNW
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...
~1650 ftW
Major public space ouside the Senate
Plaza del Congreso, Buenos Aires
8 min walk • 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Dance studio
Academia Nacional del Tango, Buenos Aires
10 min walk • Academia Nacional del Tango de la República Argentina is an institution in Buenos Aires, Argentina, located in the Avenida de Mayo above the Café Tortoni.
~620 ftSE
Church
Parish Nuestra Señora de Montserrat, Buenos Aires
4 min walk • The Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de Montserrat is a Roman Catholic church in the autonomous city of Buenos Aires.
0.6 miNE
Historical place, Architecture, City hall
Buenos Aires City Hall, Buenos Aires
16 min walk • Buenos Aires City Hall was, until 2015, the seat of the Office of the Chief of Government of Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina.
0.6 miE
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture, Architecture
Saint Ignatius Church, Buenos Aires
15 min walk • Saint Ignatius' Church is a Roman Catholic church situated at the Illuminated Block, in Buenos Aires's neighbourhood of Montserrat. The first building, which was made of adobe, was built by the Society of Jesus in 1675. The southern tower and the present facade were built in 1686, and the rest of the Church construction started in 1712.
~810 ftE
Memorial
Ministry of Public Works Building, Buenos Aires
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monserrat?

Nearby attractions include Parish Nuestra Señora de Montserrat, Buenos Aires (4 min walk), Ministry of Public Works Building, Buenos Aires (4 min walk), Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires (4 min walk), Palacio Barolo, Buenos Aires (5 min walk).

How to get to Monserrat by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monserrat:

Bus

Morno y San José • Lines: 103 (3 min walk)
Yrigoyen y Santiago del Estero • Lines: 8, 86A, 86B, 86E, 86F, 8Sle (4 min walk)

Metro

Lima • Lines: A (5 min walk)
Moreno • Lines: C (6 min walk)

Train

Plaza Constitución (30 min walk)