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The Obelisk (Obelisco)


The Obelisk (Obelisco)
Avenida 9 de Julio
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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The Obelisk has been a popular landmark and celebratory gathering place since it was built in 1936 to mark the spot where the nation’s flag was first...... more » The Obelisk has been a popular landmark and celebratory gathering place since it was built in 1936 to mark the spot where the nation’s flag was first flown. « less
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Observation deck/tower, Lake
Address: Avenida 9 de Julio Buenos Aires
Argentina
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What's Near The Obelisk (Obelisco)

Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Monte Hiedra Inn $50 0.4 mi 0.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Best Western Las Mercedes $93 0.9 mi 1.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Hostal La Abuela N/A 1.0 mi 1.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hostal Real Bolonia $65 1.0 mi 1.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Select Managua $124 2.3 mi 3.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Los Ranchos 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
EL CHURRASCO 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Royal Tepanyaki at Crowne Plaza Hotel 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Thing to Do Distance Rating
Tierra Tours: Granada 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Viajes Munditur Tours 4.9 mi 7.9 km 3 of 5 stars
Cerro Negro Volcano 39.8 mi 64.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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The Obelisk (Obelisco) Address

Avenida 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina