Obelisco de Buenos Aires
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Obelisco de Buenos Aires2:12
Standing at the intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida Corrientes, we are at the very heart of Buenos Aires. Before us rises the Obelisco, a stark, white stone monument that has become the definitive symbol of this…
Listen in the app2The Foundation and the 1936 Context2:01
The construction of the Obelisco in 1936 was a monumental feat of engineering, completed in a mere thirty-one days. This rapid pace was a statement of progress and modernization during the 'Infamous Decade.' Alberto Prebisch, the…
Listen in the app3The North Face and the Flag of 18121:50
The North Face of the Obelisco is particularly significant for its historical inscription. It marks the spot where the Argentine flag was first officially raised in the city of Buenos Aires on August 23, 1812. …
Listen in the app4Avenida 9 de Julio: The Widest Avenue1:53
Turning our attention away from the stone for a moment, let us consider the incredible expanse of Avenida 9 de Julio. As our sources state, it is 'one of the widest avenues in the whole world,' spanning 140 meters. …
Listen in the app5Calle Corrientes: The Broadway of Buenos Aires1:49
The Obelisco stands at the intersection where Avenida 9 de Julio meets Avenida Corrientes. If 9 de Julio is the city's spine, Corrientes is its soul. …
Listen in the app6The Obelisco as a Site of Celebration and Protest1:49
In the modern era, the Obelisco has transcended its role as a historical marker to become the city's primary site for collective expression. As our sources indicate, it is a 'popular meeting point.' Whenever there is a major…
Listen in the app7Final Walk and Urban Landscape1:46
As we conclude our circumnavigation of the Obelisco, take a final look at how it fits into the broader urban landscape. To the south, the 9 de Julio leads toward the historic 'Plaza de Mayo' and the 'Casa Rosada,' the heart of…
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Our scholarly journey around the Obelisco de Buenos Aires has concluded. We have explored its controversial beginnings in 1936, its role as a historical marker for the first raising of the national flag, and its current status as…
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What is Obelisco de Buenos Aires?
Obelisco de Buenos Aires is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 57 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -34.6038, -58.3816 |
| Last updated |
