Carlos Pellegrini (Buenos Aires Underground)

Carlos Pellegrini is a station on Line B of the Buenos Aires Underground.[1] From here, passengers may transfer to the Diagonal Norte Station on Line C and the 9 de Julio Station on Line D and Metrobus 9 de Julio.[2] The station was opened on 22 July 1931 as the eastern terminus of the extension of the line from Callao. In December 1931, the line was extended further east to Leandro N. Alem.[3]

Carlos Pellegrini
General information
LocationAvenida Corrientes and Carlos Pellegrini
Coordinates34°36′13.1″S 58°22′50.6″W
PlatformsIsland platforms
Connections
History
Opened22 July 1931
Services
Preceding station Buenos Aires Underground Following station
Uruguay
towards Juan Manuel de Rosas
 Line B
Transfer to: Bolívar
Transfer to: 9 de Julio
 Florida
towards Leandro N. Alem

Overview

The station is located at the intersection of Avenida Corrientes and Calle Carlos Pellegrini, and named after the latter. The station is directly underneath the Plaza de la República, home to the famous Obelisco de Buenos Aires.

  • Station entrance next to the obelisk
    Station entrance next to the obelisk
  • Original aspect in 1931
    Original aspect in 1931

References
  1. Carlos Pellegrini Station Subterráneos de Buenos Aires S.E.
  2. Metrobus 9 de Julio
  3. Schwandl, Robert. "Buenos Aires". urbanrail.

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