Recoleta Cemetery
Recoleta Cemetery is not an ordinary cemetery. It is the final resting place of Buenos Aires and Argentina's aristocracy, including the country's former president, Eva Peron, and even one of Napoleon's grandchildren. It was founded in 1822 and now houses over 4,500 above-ground vaults, 94 of which have been designated as national historical monuments. The cemetery is a great spot to see amazing marble mausoleums and the greatest statuary, which has been created by well-known artists. The BBC named it one of the nicest cemeteries in the world, while CNN named it one of the world's ten most beautiful cemeteries.
Although somewhat ostentatious, these gorgeous crypts are a testament to Argentina's national fascination with death, which is so essential that Argentinians continue to observe their family members' birthdays and death days.
After that, explore the rest of Recoleta, which has many public gardens, cafés, and craft shops, as well as other attractions such as the Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernández Blanco, which has a large collection of colonial silver, wood carvings, paintings, costumes, and the National Library, which was directed by literary great Jorge Luis Borges in the 1950s.
- Google Rating: 4.5/5
- Opening Hours: Daily - 8:00 to 17:00
- Website: https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/otros-establecimientos/recoleta-cemetery
- Address: Junín 1760, C1113 CABA, Argentina
