- Address: Florida 165, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Official website: galeriaguemes.com.ar
- Building height: 87 m
The center of Buenos Aires is an interesting place for tourists. Here people like to wander not only visitors. In the hustle and bustle of everyday days, among the lively flow of people there is no-no, let someone stop to admire the artsy architecture or another monument. Among the numerous buildings and skyscrapers is the Gallery Gimes - a piece of European heritage in the very center of the capital.
What is interesting about the place of interest?
Gallery Gimes is an old building, which was conceived in the style of large spaces of Europe. This is the place of meeting and rest, where there were any events of public life. Roughly speaking, at that time it was something like a modern shopping center. Construction began in 1913, while undergoing many privations, as the owners at some time declared themselves bankrupt. However, in December 1915, the grand opening of the first at that time skyscraper - Galleries Gimes.
The building is designed in the Art Nouveau style. In addition to its height of 87 m, at the beginning of the 20th century it was also unique due to the construction material. Gallery Gimes was the first at that time a building made of reinforced concrete. The architect was an Italian Francisco Gianotti, whose design won the contest in September 1912.
At that time, the Gallery of Gimes was amazing with its diversity and multifunctionality. In the bowels of the building there is a huge assembly hall, a restaurant, many shops in the lower part of the building. In addition, on the 14th floor you could enjoy confectionery at the window, from which a stunning view of the city. There were more than 350 offices, as well as furnished apartments for living.
Today the building of the Gimes Gallery is used for numerous boutiques and offices. However, for tourists there is a special zest. On the roof of the gallery is an observation deck, from which a spectacular and entertaining view of Buenos Aires opens. The time of work is somewhat unusual: on weekdays it is necessary to come here from 9.20 to 12.00, and from 15.00 to 17.40, on Saturdays and Sundays - a day off.
How to get to the Gallery of Gimés?
The building is located in a quite busy place, in the heart of the capital. The nearest bus stop is Avenida Presidente Roque Sáenz Peña 602-650, itineraries No. 24A, 24B pass here. In addition, the nearby metro station Catedral.