Edificio Kavanagh, Buenos Aires
It is considered as the first skyscraper built in Buenos Aires.
It is considered as the first skyscraper built in Buenos Aires. The story behind the construction of the building is interesting : Corina Kavanagh had a fight with another lady, Mercedes de Anchorena, both from Buenos Aires high society. Corina's daughter was about to get married with Mercedes son, but because of Corina's oposition to the wedding, it never happened. As a revenge, Corina spent all her inheritance in building what would become the tallest South American building of that period. The reason: Block the sunrise and the view to the Sacramento Church from the Anchorena's home. It was declared as national historic monument in 1999.
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About Edificio Kavanagh
Florida Street 1065, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
+54 11 4312-3681
Edificio Kavanagh and Nearby Sights on Map
Retiro
The old train station, built by the British empire and formerly the starting point of the Patagonia Express
Palacio Paz
Built between 1904 and 1912, currently it is the main site for the Military Circle in Buenos Aires
Florida Pedestrian Mall
Florida pedestrian mall is good for shopping and also for watching the street tango dancers and other performers
Torre Monumental
Clock tower gifted by the local British community in commemoration of the centennial of the May Revolution of 1810
Plaza San Martin
Plaza San Martin, a beautiful park outside the train station, next to the the plaza of the air force
Carlos Regazzoni art factory
Carlos Regazzoni, a recognized argentine artist, lives in retiro in a wharehouse where he also has his atelier
Catedral Metropolitana
Catedral Metropolitana, at San Martin 42, close to Casa Rosada
Luna Park, Buenos Aires
Case de la Cultura
This is the Government Cultural House of Buenos Aires
Confiteria Idea
Confiteria Ideal at Suipacha 384, is a famous tango venue featured in many films