As from today the Torre Monumental, also known as La Torre de los Ingleses, near Retiro train station, opens again to visitors. After fifteen years of being closed, it feels like an extraordinary opportunity to step inside a monument that many porteños walk past every day without ever entering. Your visit brings you to the upper balcony of the tower. From there the city stretches out below you, the trains enter and leave Retiro, and on a perfectly clear day you can even spot Uruguay across the river. A simple moment, yet one that feels special the moment you reach the top.
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The story of Torre Monumental
The Torre Monumental was built in 1916 and carries the unmistakable intention to echo the famous London clock tower. English architects designed it and the materials used for the construction arrived straight from the United Kingdom. Throughout history the tower did not always enjoy peaceful times. The base of the monument suffered from graffiti and even fires, often tied to moments of political tension between Argentina and the United Kingdom. Yet the tower survived every chapter and still stands there as a witness of a complex but fascinating history shared between both countries.
Why you should visit
The reopening gives locals and travelers a rare chance to climb a Buenos Aires icon that remained closed for more than a decade. The view from above is worth every step. Retiro spreads out in front of you, the park trees move with the wind and the giant rail yard shows you how the city pulses throughout the day. Stand there for a moment and you feel how Buenos Aires mixes elegance, history and chaos all at the same time. It is one of these little secrets of the city that most visitors never discover.
When is it open?
The Torre Monumental opens Monday to Friday from ten thirty in the morning until four thirty in the afternoon. During the weekend you can visit from nine thirty until six thirty. The entrance fee costs around four USD. On Wednesdays it becomes a perfect budget outing because the visit is free for everyone. Children younger than eleven years old also enter free of charge.
How to get there
The location makes everything easy. The tower stands beside Plaza San Martin in the Retiro area. You simply walk from the main Retiro train station. Many bus lines pass nearby and the subte line C and F brings you to Retiro station as well. Even on foot from downtown it becomes a pleasant stroll. The green plaza around it offers a nice moment to sit and enjoy the view of the tower before or after your visit.
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Where to buy tickets?
You only go to the ticket office at the tower and buy your entrance on the spot. The process takes a moment and you can start your way up right away.
