Galeria Guemes
Galeria Guemes
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Neighborhood: San Nicolás
Immersed in the sound of honking horns and the footsteps of busy office workers, the Microcentro area of San Nicolás is where visitors will encounter the true hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, walking down streets lined with office buildings and banks. The financial district is well-known for its vibrant atmosphere and unstoppable rhythm during office hours. After dark, the hubbub migrates to Corrientes Ave., where theater lovers might start their evening at a play and end it in one of the many traditional pizzerias nearby. During the day, Corrientes is known for its many bookshops and classic cafés, which are located just minutes away from some famous landmarks, like the Obelisco, Avenida 9 de Julio, and the Teatro Colon.
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- Catedral • 3 min walk
- Perú • 4 min walk
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Queen J
California2,505 contributions
Jan 2020
A 3min walk from the Catedral subte (metro) stop, you'll find Galleria Guemes. Built in 1915, Galería Güemes was the city’s first skyscraper. The 16-story building is now an average mall housed in one of the best art nouveau buildings in the world. It is said that the writer of The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, once lived in an upstairs apartment in this building.
Sit in the cafe on the ground floor and look up at the glass dome ceiling. For 60 pesos, you can take an elevator to the 14th floor, then climb a spiral staircase to see views of the buildings in the Florida area and the Rio de Plata in the distance. The observation deck is open M-F from 9-12pm, and from 3pm – 5:30pm, but is closed on weekends. We popped into this building around 1pm, so we couldn't go to the observation deck, but we had already visited nearby Palacio Borolo, which is higher, anyway.
Sit in the cafe on the ground floor and look up at the glass dome ceiling. For 60 pesos, you can take an elevator to the 14th floor, then climb a spiral staircase to see views of the buildings in the Florida area and the Rio de Plata in the distance. The observation deck is open M-F from 9-12pm, and from 3pm – 5:30pm, but is closed on weekends. We popped into this building around 1pm, so we couldn't go to the observation deck, but we had already visited nearby Palacio Borolo, which is higher, anyway.
Written April 15, 2020
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Connie B
El Cajon, CA480 contributions
Nov 2019
Fun for shopping but even more fun for architecture buffs! Take the elevators to the top for a city wide view that is fine but not nearly as good as the one from the rooftop bar on Palacio Barolo. There is a great old fashioned Starbucks in the Guemes which is a great place for a break while visiting the museums downtown,
Written November 17, 2019
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UndercoverExpat
Perth, Australia217 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
Elegant old building. The cupola view is decent as you can see from everyone's photos. Price now 50 pesos and as the space is tiny and the staircase is tiny, there are visiting time slots.
See posted photo of information sign.
See posted photo of information sign.
Written September 27, 2016
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Danny
Beinsdorp, The Netherlands1,636 contributions
Dec 2019
Galeria Guemes .
Phew , awesome is what we entered Galeria Guemes .
What an architectural craftmanship .
Inside shops can be found and one can go up with the elevators to have a great view over BA
Phew , awesome is what we entered Galeria Guemes .
What an architectural craftmanship .
Inside shops can be found and one can go up with the elevators to have a great view over BA
Written December 30, 2019
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Elena P
Guadalajara, Mexico4,968 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This is a beautiful palace, with a nice selection of shops and boutiques . The place is amazing and unique.
Written December 28, 2019
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Pablo L
Buenos Aires, Argentina310 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Have being there 3 times this last week in the morning and it is always close, and there is no one to ask anything even when in the website said it is open at morning time and afternoon.
Written February 9, 2019
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1229susanne
Buenos Aires, Argentina40 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
My title says it all. The details in this gallery are gorgeous! I go all of the time, just to walk around. Dont miss the tour with a trip to the tower. Beautiful views of the city, great for photos. The ground floor gallery has a good selections of boutiques. There is a nice large Starbucks. Also different coffee shops and eateries. Enjoy!!!
Written November 13, 2018
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Elly P
Canada43 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Completely unique view on Buenos Aires, it's so cool to see it from up high. I wasn't expecting much but I ended up loving it, totally worth it.
Written November 14, 2017
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svrca16
Chicago, IL19 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
For photographers, the view is just ok. Nothing especial. the entrance is 40 pesos, and you have to check which days they are open.
Written July 4, 2016
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shabuck
103 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
We happened upon this amazing spot. We originally walked past the entrance. When you go in there are stores but that is not the draw to the place. It is the view from the 16th floor. Take the elevator to the 14th floor then you need to buy a ticket for 40 pecos, then you will climb two flights of stairs then you will climb a spiral staircase and then you will be at the top to see the panoramic view of the city. Breathtaking!!!
Written May 29, 2016
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Hola!! Somos 8 personas que queremos ir esta noche al bar de la terraza. Se puede reservar??? Gracias
Written January 31, 2020
Creo que tiene horarios. Si paso de nuevo por allí les pregunto. Se me hace que hay horarios limitados
Hay un restaurant también en la galería con espacio de terraza.
Si consiguen el teléfono de la administración sería otra pregunta posible.
Written February 3, 2020
What are the tour opening hours? Do you need to book in advance?
Thanks!
Written July 24, 2018
Hola. Quisiera saber si está disponible para visitar este fin de semana que vamos a bs as desde el jueves 26. Tiene costo ? Gracias saludos
Written July 23, 2018
Hola! Solo de lunes a viernes de 15 a 17hs y tiene un costo de 50$ subir.
Written July 24, 2018
dabreuvirginia
Montevideo, Uruguay
Hola, quisiera saber si el mirador se encuentra abierto los fin de semana.
Gracias
Written May 15, 2018
sii por supuesto. De 10 hs a 21 hs todos los dias incluso feriados
Written May 15, 2018
para visita nao guiada ao mirador, esta aberto sabado?
Written August 7, 2016
Então, até onde eu me lembro não....mas ai vc precisa confirmar lá. Talvez seja fechada, porque eu lembro que precisei pagar para entrar.....
Written August 11, 2016
Alguien sabe si los fines de semana está abierta la galería y se puede acceder al mirador?
Gracias!
Written July 11, 2016
Está abierto el mirador de lunes a viernes de 9:20 a 12 hs y de 15 a 17 hs
Written July 11, 2016
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