The Obelisk of Buenos Aires stands at the heart of the city in the Plaza de República, the spot where the Argentine flag was flown for the first time. Built in May 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city, it stands 220 ft high and took barely four weeks to erect. El Obelisco is one of the main icons of the city and a venue for various cultural activities as well as a traditional gathering spot for sports fans to celebrate when their favourite team wins. It's been used by several acrobatic troupes to perform high-wire acts and on December 1st 2005, the obelisk was covered by a giant pink condom to commemorate World AIDS day.
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