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Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar
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Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar
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Argentine chapel built in the 1700s.
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Neighbourhood: Recoleta
Characterised by the French-style mansions which are the legacy of its aristocratic past, Recoleta is the true “Paris of the South.” Walking around this neighbourhood is an experience like no other in Buenos Aires: its streets are lined with elegant apartment buildings, exclusive boutiques, and former mansions turned into high-end hotels and embassies, which exude an alluring air of sophistication and class. You'll also find a rich cultural scene centred on the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Library, and the Recoleta Cultural Center; as well as some great shopping spots, like the Buenos Aires Design Mall with an artists' fair set up in Plaza Francia every weekend.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
1,553 reviews
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809
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121
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Annie S
Portsmouth, UK224 contributions
Wouldn't have minded missing this on the tour
Aug. 2023 • Couples
we have travelled a lot and been to many churches... not very memorable.
It was a fixed tour so we didn't have time to visit the cemetary (which you have to pay to enter)
Written August 31, 2023
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK6,007 contributions
Magnificent
Jan. 2023
One of the must sees in the Recoleta district. Not as magnificent as the cathedral but it is a great design and is in a brilliant setting
Written January 31, 2023
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Paul H
London, UK1,209 contributions
Lovely church.
Dec. 2022 • Couples
Really lovely church. Well worth a look around. Area is lovely too. With the latest / oldest tree nearby and the cemetery should not be missed either.
Written January 1, 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia18,330 contributions
Lovely church.....
Dec. 2022
Located in Recoleta, next to the cemetery, is this lovely church simple in design the interior is quite stunning, definetly worth a visit when in the area.
Written December 29, 2022
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Collene G
Dallas, TX941 contributions
Beautiful architecture
Nov. 2022
At night it is particularly beautiful. Across a park from numerous cafes where you can eat outside. Right by the Recoleta Cemetary.
Written November 9, 2022
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RecoletaBoy
Buenos Aires, Argentina65 contributions
Simple and chic.
Dec. 2021
This is the simple and chic church for the rich and famous. It's very well located. I loved the unpretentious glam vibe.
Written January 14, 2022
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Gary O
Powderly, Texas, United States72 contributions
Beautiful church
Feb. 2020
This beautiful building is located adjacent to the unusual cemetery where many of Argentina's famous are buried. The architecture is unique, and the interior is inspiring.
Written October 8, 2020
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WImom
Fond du Lac, WI2,340 contributions
To the immediate right of Recoleta Cemetery
Jan. 2020
This church is located to the immediate right of Recoleta Cemetery. There is no fee to enter. It is a white colonial church built by the Franciscans in 1732. It has a Peruvian altar adorned with silver. Inside, head to the left to visit the small but historic cloister museum for a fee where there are good views of Recoleta Cemetery. I would not go out of my way specifically to come here but if you are nearby, it is worth a quick look.
Written April 20, 2020
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Rich G
Acton, MA2,573 contributions
It's a Church...
Feb. 2020
Located directly to the right of the famous Recoleta Cemetary, this place is worth stopping in and checking out.

To me, it was just a church. Yes, it's beautiful with its gothic/baroque architecture and detailed carvings, stained glass, and perfectly aligned edges and interior space. But it's just a church, if you're into that kind of thing.

Worth 5 mins I suspect...
Written March 8, 2020
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IN_Travelers47906
West Lafayette, IN4,721 contributions
Directly Adjacent to the Recoleta Cemetery
Jan. 2020
An obvious 10-minute addition to any visit to the Recoleta Cemetery. Of historical importance as the second oldest church in Buenos Aires, but there is little else to set this church apart from the multitudes of Catholic churches in the city. Sat my hat down while taking pictures inside. Returned two minutes later and it was gone. I’ve never had anything stolen in a church before.
Written March 1, 2020
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