The Obelisk, or El Obelisco was constructed in 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Buenos Aires. It was designed by architect Alberto Prebisch, at a time when the whole world was enamored with all things Egyptian, (It seems King Tut had more influence after death than he ever did in life). It stands 220' tall, yet took barely a month to build. No way to get to the top, but still impressive.