RECOLETA
NEIGHBORHOOD, BUENOS AIRES
"La
Recoleta" district was founded at the beginning
of the XVIIIth century, as a place for retreat and pray
for the franciscan monks. At that time the "Monasterio
de los Padres Recoletos (Monastry of Recoletos Clergymen)
was active. The "Nuestra Señora del Pilar"
Church is build on 1716.
In 1830 the actual urban look is design to receive the
families coming from San Telmo due to the epidemy of
Yellow Fever.
The Cemetery, famous due to the magnificient of its
mausoleums, its glamorous and for being the place where
famous people rest in peace.
But it's also an area full of night life and amusement.
We can also emphasize the chic architectural styles
of many buildings and houses.
RECOLETA
CENTRE CULTURAL
One
of the most important cultural centre from Buenos
Aires, with a wide range of art, music and theatre
expositions and events from Argentina and abroad. Just
crossing the street you can find Plaza Francia (Square
France). Please check here for the weekly agenda, click
here (www). It's an interesting cultural option. Highly
recommendable to visit! click here for
the activities ( www
)
NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF BEAUX ARTS
It
has one of the most important art collection of the Americas,
with masterpieces from argentinian and non native artists.
From Rembrandt and Rubens till Pollock and Rothko, Tiépolo,
El Greco, Goya, Rodin, Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Degas,
De Chirico, Kandinsky, Picasso, Tàpies. Argentinian
Art: Cándido López, Morel, Pueyrredón,
De la Cárcova, Sívori, Malharro, Fader,
Guttero, Curatella Manes, Petorutti, Quinquela Martín,
Berni, Spilimbergo, Deira, Distéfano, Alonso, Benedit
y Seguí, among others.Highly recommendable !
Entrance fee : free of charge
Tuesday to Fridays from 12:30 am to 7:30 pm . Saturdays
and sundays to 9:30 am to 7:30 hs.
1743, Del Libertador Av, Buenos
Aires
RECOLETA
CEMETERY
The most luxury and important cemetery
of Latin America because of the magnificence splendor
of the mausoleums as well as for the famous people buried
there. 70 cripts have been declared historic monuments.
It is four hectares big. A huge amount of sculptures and
carving statues in iron, bronze and marble. You can walk
in it and take a guided tour. Here repose the Noble Prize
for Chemistry Dr. Federico Leloir; argentinian political
leader Eva Perón (one of the most seen), many argentinian
prominent figures, presidents, etc.
CRAFTMENS
FAIR
You
cannot miss this fair and Plaza Francia. Preferably on
Sundays, but also on Saturdays from 10am till 8 pm you
can enjoy the Hippie or Craftsmen's Fair, in Plaza Francia,
where people meet to play music and have a good time.
It is a very typical promenade in our city. You have to
be there!
Corredor Avda del libertador & Avda Figueroa Alcorta
= Area between Del Libertador Avenue and Figueroa Alcorta
Avenue
Saturdays and sundays from10 am to 8 pm
AREA
BETWEEN DEL LIBERTADOR AVENUE
AND FIGUEROA ALCORTA AVENUE
To see the following
interesting places you have to travel arround these
avenues (Avenida del Libertador and Avenida Figueroa
Alcorta), in a distance arround 400 metres. Highly recommendable!
FLORIS GENERICA: Dinamic monument representing
a colossal flower, in stainless steel and alluminium.
Its petals imitate the movement of a flower during the
day due to the light. Each petal weighs about 4 tons.
(Masterpiece of Architect Eduardo Catalano)
ATC: Government television broadcoasting company.
FACULTY of LAW: Majestic building, part of the
University of Buenos
Aires (UBA)
NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF BEAUX ARTS.
VILLAGE
RECOLETA COMPLEX
Important commercial complex, with cinemas, resto's, pubs,
coffe shops, bookshops, etc. Young and teen age meeting
point. Highly recommendable!
PECULIARITY
Gomero
tree
Centennial historical tree, with a 50 metres crown and
20 metres high. It is located in front of Café
de La Biela. Take a look at it!
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