The Microcentro of Buenos Aires is a neighborhood full of incredible buildings full of history. One of them is the Palacio Bursátil de Buenos Aires building, better known as the Bolsa de Comercio. Did you know that you can not only walk by its façade but also visit it? We tell you how to stop looking at this building from the outside and discover the Palacio de la Bolsa de Comercio in its free guided tours.
Get to know the Palace dedicated to Zeus and Hermes in Buenos Aires: The Palace of the Stock Exchange opens its doors for free guided tours.
The Stock Exchange Palace or Buenos Aires Stock Exchange was inaugurated in 1916 and designed by architect Alejandro Christophersen, and is a true icon of the Belle Époque. This palace in Buenos Aires is of French academic style and has a Paris stone facade and a Carrara marble staircase that look like something out of the great European palaces of the early twentieth century.
Every corner of the Palacio Bursátil de Buenos Aires was thought in great detail: from the bronze doors that weigh tons to the stained glass windows depicting the gods Zeus and Hermes and Mercury, to the lanterns, railings, furniture and even the original crockery. Visiting this palace is a journey to the splendor of the time when Buenos Aires was consolidated as the financial capital of the region. Visiting the Palacio de la Bolsa de Comercio is an experience and you can do it for free on guided tours!
In addition to preserving the trading floor where the stockbrokers shouted the buy and sell orders, it also preserves part of the historical heritage and can be visited as if time had never passed.Did you know that the Palacio de la Bolsa de Comercio is part of the Catedral al Norte Historical Protection Area?
How to join the free guided tours of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange Palace
The guided tours allow you to explore halls, corridors and secrets of the Stock Exchange Palace, discover its architecture and relive stories that mix economy, culture and Argentine politics. A different experience for those who enjoy discovering the architectural heritage of the city and want to see up close one of the best kept treasures of the city. Visits are free of charge and can be arranged with the Administrative and Events Secretariat by email: visitasguiadas@labolsa.com.ar
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