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Plaza Dorrego vs Palacio Barolo

Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Palacio Barolo scores significantly better than Plaza Dorrego. Palacio Barolo comes in at #4 in Buenos Aires with praise from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Afar Magazine.

Plaza Dorrego
Plaza Dorrego
8 / 10
Plaza Dorrego, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's Fodor's
"During the week a handful of craftspeople and a few scruffy pigeons are the only ones enjoying the shade from the stately trees in the city's second-oldest square." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The heart of San Telmo, formerly the playground of B.A.'s 19th-century elite, is this Spanish-style plaza, the site of several busy open-air cafés."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Though the market is renowned for its Deco furniture and accessories, there’s also, as at all the best fleas, a multitude of “smalls” to choose from as well." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Wood-paneled, dust-festooned Bar Plaza Dorrego is right on San Telmo's main square." Full review
Independent Independent
"Most afternoons, you can catch a spectacular free tango performance right in the middle of Plaza Dorrego square"
Microguides
January 6, 2022
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Palacio Barolo
Palacio Barolo
8 / 10
Avenida De Mayo 1370, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the Congreso area’s most striking buildings is this 22-story concrete edifice." Full review
Time Out 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Palacio Barolo Tours takes visitors up into the lighthouse for spectacular sunset views followed by a wine tasting. " Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"A tower devoted to — and modeled after — the Divine Comedy. " Full review
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