Best Attractions in the Enchanting City of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the city that defines the metropolitan life in South America. Take cheap flights to Buenos Aires to spend a luxurious vacation. The extravaganza starts as you step into the city. There is so much to see and do that you don’t find a reason to say "NO" to Buenos Aires.

Best attractions in Buenos Aires are:

Floralis Genérica

Floralis Generica is the iconic sculpture of Buenos Aires. This striking sculpture is made from aluminum and steel. It is strategically located in plaza de las Naciones Unidas. Famous architect Eduardo Catalano created this sculpture in 2002. The flower shape sculpture signifies hope and optimism. Best feature is its moving petals. Every year hundreds of travelers take flights to Buenos Aires especially to enjoy the opening and closing of petals. You must take a look at the flower during night when flower is closed and red light glows inside.

El Obelisco

This is another architectural landmark of the city. It has got the status of national historic monument. Visit Plaza de la Republica to take a look at the national monument. It has a great historical significance. It was erected to solemnize the 400 years of the foundation of Buenos Aires. The monument was built in May 1936. There are several inscriptions on its sides. On the south side, you will get an information about the second foundation i.e., it was laid by Juan de Garay. Inscription on the western side, says Ley enacted by National Congress in 1880. North side has witnessed the event of hoisting of national flag for the first time. If you are a history lover and taking Buenos Aires flights, I’d recommend you to visit El Obelisco.

Recoleta Cultural Centre

This magnificent building in Buenos Aires is also known as Recoleta Cultural Centre. It has emerged as one of the most important sites in the city. The centre serves as an exhibition pavilion and holds several cultural events throughout the year. Therefore, every year number of people take flights to Buenos Aires and visit this cultural center to exploring the culture of Argentina. While visiting the exhibition pavilion, you get an opportunity to take closer look at number of sculptures. In the same premises, you would find a large auditorium and cinema. The auditorium holds several live concerts and performances through out the year. If you are vacationing with your kids, you must take them to the second floor of the cultural center where Museo Participativo de Ciencias is located.

Palacio Barolo

This structure was once the tallest structure in entire South America. Today, it might not be the tallest structure but still it is an important architectural structure in Buenos Aires. The beautiful structure was designed by Italian architect Mario Palanti. The palace features magnificent Eclectic style of architecture. The 100 meters tall building has 22 floors. There are three divisions: heaven, purgatory and hell. From 15-22 floor it is heaven; purgatory is from 1-14 floor; and basement and ground floor are considered as hell. If you are fond of old architecture, take cheap flights to Buenos Aires and visit Palacio Barolo.