The most prominent symbol of Argentina and the Buenos Aires itself is the Obelisk of Buenos Aires, which is located at the intersection of the two biggest streets of the world. The Obelisk was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the city. It was here that Argentina's flag was flown in Buenos Aires for the first time.

La Manzana de Las Luces - The illuminated block - is a national historical monument that was built by the Jesuits in the early 18th Century. Its name comes from the bright students who lived here, at the site of the first Medicine school as well as the famous University of Buenos Aires. In this intellectual center you can also find the Museum of Site and the Church of San Ignacio. You can also visit the historical tunnels which link several chapels with the Cabildo and the port.

The Basílica de Santo Domingo - also known as the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario - is a Dominican church built in the 18th Century. It is located at the corner of Belgrano and Venezuela streets in the San Telmo neighborhood. The church was completed in 1783, and since its construction has housed the Natural History Museum and an astronomic observatory. The Basilica is open Monday to Sunday from 9am-12.30pm.

This historical building once served as an edifice of government, and was also the place where Argentina's independence movement began - hence its nickname, the May Revolution palace. Today, Cabildo is guarded by sentinels and houses a history museum that exhibits diverse objects from Argentine history. The artifacts preserved from the 18th century and the May Revolution period include: uniforms, furniture, maps, documents and other interesting objects.

The Metropolitan or City Cathedral is the home of the Catholic Church in Buenos Aires. The construction of the cathedral has a long history, having been built over many years. Its chapel, built in the 18th Century, has carvings that tell the biblical story of Jacob and his son. Other parts of the cathedral combine diverse architectural styles, and here you can find numerous sculptures and carvings. It also houses the ashes of the famous General José de San Martín.

The first and the oldest monument in Buenos Aires, the city of the winds, is the May Pyramid. Located in the heart of Plaza del Mayo, the pyramid was inaugurated on May 25th, 1811. It symbolizes the independence of Argentina. The monument has undergone many modifications over the years - it has been renovated and has even been moved from its original location.

Casa Rosada also called The Government House, was settled in 1957. It is an old administrative building and at the same time it is The Presidential Palace. The edifice’s color by the legend was chosen pink in order to unify the colors of opposing political fractions: red and white. Casa Rosada is surrounded by a beautiful garden where you can rest and enjoy the picturesque view.

The Puente de la Mujer, or The Woman's Bridge, is a marvelous bridge in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The bridge was built in Spain and transported afterwards to Argentina in parts. It is both a sculpture and a symbol at the same time, representing a couple dancing the tango. The Puente de la Mujer was designed by acclaimed architect Santiago Calatrava, and was completed in 2001.

The British Clock Tower - or Torre Monumental - is a landmark with a historic meaning. The Torre de los Ingleses, as it was known in the beginning, was built by the local British community as a symbol of commemoration for the first centennial of the May Revolution of 1810. Visitors can attain great views from the top of the monument, which stands 75.5 meters high.