Emblem of Buenos Aires
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If you come to the city, don't leave without visiting the Obelisk of Buenos Aires: the most iconic spot for photos and to feel the Buenos Aires rhythm in minutes. ✨📸
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Emblem of Buenos AiresAvenida Corrientes 1051, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, República Argentina
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