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Buenos Aires Central Post Office

San Nicolás, Buenos Aires

8 story sections

old central post office building in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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  1. 1Buenos Aires Central Post Office

    Welcome, distinguished guests, to the monumental edifice that once served as the beating heart of Argentina's communications network: the Buenos Aires Central Post Office, known today as the Kirchner Cultural Center. As you stand…

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  2. 2The Grand Hall of Counters

    Entering through the colossal main doors, we step into the grand central hall, a space designed to humble and impress every citizen who walked through it. Look up at the soaring vaulted ceilings, the exquisite stained glass, and…

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  3. 3The Mail of the Disenfranchised

    As we move deeper into the historical exhibits, we encounter a poignant display dedicated to the profound social impact of the mail system during the mid-twentieth century. Housed within these walls is a staggering collection of…

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  4. 4The Preserved Office of Eva Peron

    We now step into a space of intense historical intimacy: the carefully preserved office used by Eva Peron herself. When the Eva Peron Foundation's headquarters were overwhelmed, she utilized spaces within this monumental building…

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  5. 5The Blue Whale Symphony Hall

    Prepare yourself for a dramatic architectural shift as we leave the historical postal corridors and enter the modern marvel of the cultural center: La Ballena Azul, or the Blue Whale. Suspended within the vast interior courtyard…

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  6. 6Astor Piazzolla and the Libertango

    As we exit the symphony hall and wander through the upper galleries, your ears are met with the sharp, syncopated rhythms of the bandoneon. We have entered the spaces dedicated to the musical heritage of Argentina, specifically…

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  7. 7The Great Chandelier and the Dome

    Our final architectural highlight before we conclude our tour is the breathtaking space known as the Great Chandelier, leading up to the restored glass dome. Hovering above the Blue Whale, this spectacular contemporary…

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  8. 8Buenos Aires Central Post Office

    As we conclude our extensive tour of the Kirchner Cultural Center, let us take a moment to reflect on the monumental journey this structure has undertaken. From the grand Beaux-Arts vision of a centralized postal authority to a…

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What is Buenos Aires Central Post Office?

Buenos Aires Central Post Office is a place in San Nicolás, Buenos Aires with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationSan Nicolás, Buenos Aires
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-34.6033, -58.3694
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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