Recoleta
is one of the most residential, elegant and sought-after
zones in Buenos Aires. It is characterised by its
French style, large green spaces, exclusive avenues,
and first-class bars and restaurants. Originally,
this neighbourhood consisted of country houses and
ranches. At the beginning of the seventeenth century,
the plot of land was donated to “Recoletos”
fathers by a married couple. Besides its name, the
fathers provided the neighbourhood with the convent
and the “Iglesia del Pilar” (Pilar Church)
built in 1706, of vital importance to the development
of the area. Yellow fever epidemic in 1871 brought
wealthy families to the Recoleta, who gave its final
touches to
neighbourhood’s
style, building palaces surrounded by huge gardens. Some
people say that this neighbourhood has been extracted
from Paris. It has an intense cultural activity, with
large spaces devoted to art. Any day you may try the typical
Argentine “mate” or enjoy a delicious tea
in LoiSuites Recoleta’s winter garden (1955 Vicente
López Street).
Recoleta is one of the neighbourhoods with more nightlife.
The variety of restaurants, pubs and night clubs concentrates
on the streets around the cemetery (Junín, Azcuénaga
and Vicente López), detail that imprints a special
feature to the place. On weekends, there is a craft street
market and free entertainment, ranging from musical shows
to drama plays.
La
Recoleta Cementery
Junin
atreet and Quintana Ave. It is one of the most
famous cementeries in the world. It was found in
1822 bay the Recoleto Fathers. There are famous
sculptures, crypts and graves where famous people
rest, some which are considered Historic Monuments.
Important mausoleums, such as Eva Duarte's, worldwide
known as Evita, Federico Leloir's (medicine Nobel
Prize), as well as those of other national heroes.
Nuestra
Señora del Pilar Basilic
1892
Junin Street. It is one of the oldest churches
in Buenos Aires. Ir was built in 1732 by the Jesuits.
There is an Inca style sun made in silver in front
of the mains altar.
Recoleta
Cultural Centre
1930
Junin Street. Tel 4803-9744. It was an old
convent, built in 1732, by the Recolets monks. Young
and avant garde exhibits prevail at the center.
Permanent paintings, sculpture, photography and
theatre exhibitions take place at the 25 auditoriums.
National
Museum of Fine Arts
1473
Libertador Ave. Tel 4803-8817. It is one of
the most important art exhibition centers in Argentina.
Where 10 thousand works of art are permanently exhibited
and expositions by contemporary artists take place.
Works of art by Goya, El Greco, Tintoretto, Van
Gogh, Picasso, etc stand out at the exhibition.
Palais
de Glace
1725
Posadas Street. Tel 4804-4324. This circular
building is a National Exhibition Hall.
National
Museum of Decorative Art
1902
Libertador Ave. Tel 4802-6606. It was an old
private neoclassic residence. In 1937 it was bought
by the National government and turned into a museum.
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La
Recoleta Cementery
