It is inevitable to end up in the Recoleta Cemetery when walking around in Buenos Aires. Sooner rather than later, a visit to this tourist destination is a must for a lot of reasons: it is located in a fancy neighbourhood with a lot of interesting attractions, it has the mausoleum of the Duarte family where Eva Peron is buried, it is a bit romantic (and so different from other cemeteries around the world) and finally the mausoleums are absolutely breathtaking (while some are in good shape a lot of them are in a sorry state of disrepair).
It also reflects an era when Argentina was a powerful and wealthy country, so people in life as well as in death wanted to show off their splendid style and the abundance of money. Inside you find an argentinian Who's Who: presidents, influential families, scientists... Everybody who was somebody is buried there.
The layout is organized like a city grid, so you walk through streets showcasing beautiful "houses"---yes, it is like a City of the Dead--- along statues in marble and bronze, trees and probably 2,000,000 cats.
It will take you a good hour to roam around this place, and it's really worth it (have a memory card empty in your camera when you get there...trust us, we couldn't stop taking photographs...)
Most inspiring images here!
ReplyDeleteDear Pamela Terry and Edward: Thank you so much! This place itself is truly inspiring...
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that it must have been an unbelievable experience to see all those beauties on a cemetry!!
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Dear Greet: Yes, it ts really fascinating...there aren't many burials in the cemetery anyhos, so it is not a creepy or morbid experience. Actually, it is quite peaceful.
ReplyDeleteI went to this cemetary. It was pretty incredible, as far as cemetaries go. BTW, thanks for your awesome comments on my blog. They really inspire me. besos!
ReplyDeleteDear Photodiarist: Exactly, as good as a cemetery gets. And you are more than welcome, your pictures are magnificent!
ReplyDeleteI love looking at your blog. Love the pictures. It makes me want to travel...we just don't have that much rich architecture here in the States.
ReplyDeleteDear hi-d: Thanks! We love showing what Buenos Aires has to offer. Architecture down there is mostly french and italian inspired so it is different that what you can find in the States. Although New Orleans or San Francisco, for instance, have some stunning buildings in the European tradition.
ReplyDeletepretty increible place, yet spooky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDear La Gansa: Yes, spooky and incredible.
ReplyDeleteThat cemetery is really beautiful.I will visit Buenos Aires next month and it is on top of my list.BTW,great photos.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous: Bon voyage and enjoy Recoleta
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