Plaza de Mayo vs Palacio Barolo
Both are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Plaza de Mayo is the choice of most writers compared to Palacio Barolo. Plaza de Mayo comes in at 92 with recommendations from 7 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, concierge.com and Michelin Guide.
Plaza de Mayo
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's
"The plaza remains the traditional site for ceremonies, rallies, and protests. The balcony facing Plaza de Mayo is a presidential podium."
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Concierge
"At the Plaza de Mayo's center, one finds the Pirámide de Mayo, an obelisk commemorating the May uprising, and the square is bordered by the impressive Banco de la Nación."
Frommer's
"I highly recommend visiting Plaza de Mayo on a Thursday afternoon to see the Madres speak about their missing children in front of the Casa Rosada."
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Frommer's
"Plaza de Mayo remains the political heart of Buenos Aires, serving as a forum for protests with many camping out here overnight."
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Travel + Leisure
"When people refer to Buenos Aires as the Paris of South America, they are remembering this genteel quarter along the Avenida de Mayo."
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Palacio Barolo
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Avenida De Mayo 1370, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the Congreso area’s most striking buildings is this 22-story concrete edifice."
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Time Out
"One of the city's most emblematic buildings, this 1923 construction is a neo-gothic allegorical tribute to the 100 cantos of Dante's Divine Comedy."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"In the Monserrat area, the 100m-high Palacio Barolo stands out from among the splendid buildings lining the Avenida de Mayo."
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Afar Magazine
"Palacio Barolo Tours takes visitors up into the lighthouse for spectacular sunset views followed by a wine tasting. "
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Atlas Obscura
"A tower devoted to — and modeled after — the Divine Comedy. "
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