Banco de Mendoza (Bank of Mendoza), Mendoza
The Banco de Mendoza was established on August 29, 1888 by governor Tiburcio Benegas. The bank's headquarters were located in the grandiose building on the corner of Avenida 9 de julio and Guti茅rrez. Banco de Mendoza had 82 branches, but in April 1999 it went bankrupt and ceased to exist. Nowadays, the ex-bank building houses the Espacio Contempor谩neo de Arte (Contemporary Art Space) 鈥� the modern art gallery. The EAC exhibits works of Argentinian and South American artists.
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Banco de Mendoza (Bank of Mendoza) on Map
Sight Name: Banco de Mendoza (Bank of Mendoza)
Sight Location: Mendoza, Argentina (See walking tours in Mendoza)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Mendoza, Argentina (See walking tours in Mendoza)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Mendoza, Argentina
Create Your Own Walk in Mendoza
Creating your own self-guided walk in Mendoza is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Mendoza Introduction Walking Tour
Set at the heart of Argentina's wine-making region of Cuyo, Mendoza city was almost totally destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 1861. The ensued restoration efforts put in by the local authorities have resulted in a plethora of new magnificent landmarks, most of which are must-see attractions for every visitor. On this walk you will see what today's Mendoza is particularly famous... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Mendoza Squares Walk
Mendoza is one of the most beautiful cities in Argentina. It is especially famous for beautiful parks and squares, each in its own, unique style. During this tour you will have a chance to visit and explore four symmetrical squares: Plaza San Mart铆n, Plaza Chile, Plaza Italia, Plaza Espa帽a, as well as the main city square - Plaza Independencia.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles