It is neither in Palermo nor in Recoleta, but this 1930’s palace is inspired by the University of Salamanca, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. You can easily get to know it because it is in the heart of Monserrat neighborhood and, besides being a restaurant, it offers candlelight concerts.
The building in Buenos Aires inspired by the University of Salamanca with restaurant and candlelight concerts.
This building that just by walking around it transports you to the old Salamanca is currently the Asturian Center of Buenos Aires. It was inaugurated on September 7, 1929, although the institution was founded much earlier, in 1913. Its design was inspired by the cloisters of the University of Salamanca, and as soon as you enter, you will discover among its most outstanding elements, pointed arches, original stained glass windows and a monumental staircase inspired by the Cathedral of Burgos, in Spain.
One of the most impressive spaces of this palace is the Sala Casona, a hall that is also a theater that preserves an immense wrought iron chandelier of more than a ton and a half. This building, which could well be part of Salamanca but is in Buenos Aires, was declared a Site of Cultural Interest by the City of Buenos Aires in 2013. Did you know that you have this urban palace a few blocks from Congress?
How to visit this urban palace a few blocks from Congress
Although it may go unnoticed from the outside, the Asturian Center opens its doors to the public through various activities so you can get to know this palace from the inside. One of the proposals is to attend the Candlelight concerts, which are performed under the light of thousands of candles. These are tribute concerts to both classical and modern artists. If you are tempted by the idea of listening to a tribute concert to Adele, Queen, Cerati or something classical like Vivaldi in a 1930’s palace, the Asturian Center is your place.
If you can’t imagine anything better than eating in an urban palace, then discover the restaurant open to the public on the third floor. There you will enjoy traditional Spanish cuisine, seafood, vegetarian options and homemade pastries. It is an excellent plan to have lunch or a snack in a different place, overlooking the historic halls of the building.
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