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Not successful, the building stood abandoned
from 1961 to 1989, although the stores contin-
ued to operate on Calle Florida. It was slated
for demolition in 1989, but was rescued by a
group of investors who restored the landmark
building and opened the center in 1992. Today
its three levels house fine leather shops,
apparel for both men and women, handicraft
stores and small eateries. Each store has a
unique storefront, which makes each level dis-
tinctive.
The ultra-modern
Alto Palermo
shopping cen-
ter on the corner of Coronel Díaz and Beruti is
home to 180 shops spread out over three levels
and in two connected buildings. Alto Palermo
most resembles a US shopping mall: a mix of
upscale shops such as
Calvin Klein
,
Yves St.
Laurent
and
Cacharel
, local clones of The
Gap and Banana Republic, and others which
sell stereo equipment. It has an interesting
design with an atrium and glass elevators. The
$45 million (US) Alto Palermo opened in 1990.
Tip
Shop here on weekdays if you want the
same personal service you'll receive Pa-
tio Bullrich and Galerías Pacífico. It's
crowded on weekends.
To get there take the “D” line on the
Subte
to
Palermo's Bulnes Station. Shops are open 10 am
to 10 pm daily, while restaurants and cinemas
are open much later.
