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La Recoleta Cemetery (Spanish: Cementerio de la Recoleta) is a cemetery located in the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It contains the graves of notable people, including Eva Perón, presidents of Argentina, Nobel Prize winners, the founder of the Argentine Navy, and military commanders such as Julio Argentino Roca.
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Franciscan monks first arrived in this area, then on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, in the early 18th century, and a cemetery was building around their convent and church. The order was disbanded in 1822, but the cemetery was converted into Buenos Aires’ first public cemetery. The layout seen today was designed by a French engineer called Próspero ...
The cemetery is one of Buenos Aires’ top attractions: you’ll want to pick up a map at the entrance and then spend several hours losing yourself in the maze of graveyards. There’s a wide variety of Argentina’s history on display and many of the country’s most famous and notable figures were laid to rest in La Recoleta. You can peek into the crypts a...
The cemetery is in La Recoleta, in Barrio Norte, about 4km north of Plaza de Mayo. The nearest underground station is Las Heras, a 5 minute walk away. Buses also run frequently, and stop on Avenida Pueyrredon – you’ll want the 62, 92 or 93.
- Sarah Roller
Sep 23, 2010 · The fabulous tombs of the Recoleta Cemetery stand as vainglorious monuments, in death, to earthly success and ambition. They are symbols of Buenos Aires' 1880-1930 golden age, when it was one...
- Declan Mcgarvey
Oct 18, 2010 · As a new suburb of the rich, La Recoleta became the exclusive cemetery, and its simple graves and family plots were replaced with massive mausoleums and monuments to the powerful.
Oct 1, 2024 · This post will take you through the history, beauty, and tips for visiting La Recoleta Cemetery. Whether you are a history buff or simply looking to explore something unique, this guide will ensure you enjoy every moment of your visit to one of the world’s most famous cemeteries.
Jan 22, 2024 · What to Expect at La Recoleta Cemetery. La Recoleta is a captivating place! A labyrinth of towering marble mausoleums, built in many architectural styles. There are over 6,400 statues, sarcophagi, coffins and crypts in the city of the dead. And 90 of them are national historical monuments.
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Aug 17, 2024 · La Recoleta Cemetery is a city of the dead, a wide, labyrinthine expanse where stories of love, power, and tragedy remain forever enshrined. The moment you step through its iron gates and pass the magnificently carved façades, the graves urge you inside to explore the lives they once had.
