- Address: Junín 1760, 1113 CABA, Argentina
- Phone: +54 11 4803-1594
- Website: turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar
- Coordinates: 34.587404 - 58.393441
- Foundation date: 1822
- Founders: Martin Rodriguez and Bernardino Rivadive
- Engineer: Prospero Catelin
Argentina is an amazing country: bright, colorful and very contrasting. No less interesting are some of its attractions . One of such attractive and mystical places will be discussed in this review.
general information
Recoleta is perhaps the most famous and most beautiful cemetery in the world. It is located in the capital of Argentina Buenos Aires , in the eponymous district of the city, which is considered one of the most prestigious places in the capital. The name of the cemetery is translated from Spanish, as ascetic.
The cemetery of Recoleta Buenos Aires was founded on November 17, 1822 by Governor Martin Rodriguez and Minister of Government Bernardino Rivadiva on the land adjacent to the previously founded monastery here. Perestroika last in the cemetery was engaged by engineer Prospero Katelin, a Frenchman by birth.
Architecture of Recoleta Cemetery
This is not the usual cemetery in our understanding with graves and burials. It is a unique architectural ensemble with a specific arrangement and majestic monuments.
The entrance to the Recoleta cemetery in Buenos Aires is decorated with majestic gates made in the neoclassical style of Argentina, which are supported by columns. The inscription on one of the columns reads: "May rest in peace!". Inside the cemetery are many statues made of marble in various styles. Monuments are a certain indicator of the prosperity of a person buried here or his family.
The cemetery covers an area of 6 hectares. The burial places are located strictly along the walking streets, which are parallel and perpendicular to each other. The alleys lead to the burial grounds, and on each grave there is a signboard with engraving on which it is possible to find out who is buried in this or that place. Many statues and monuments are made by famous sculptors, they can be safely called works of art. Recoleta Cemetery itself is an open-air museum, so crowds of tourists visiting the cemetery on a daily basis do not surprise anyone here.
Famous people buried in the cemetery
Recoleta was the last refuge for many famous people of the country. Among the people buried there are politicians, scientists, musicians, cultural figures, sportsmen, journalists and many others. The most frequently visited graves, around which there are many legends, are:
- Burial of Eva Peron (1919 - 1952). She was the wife of dictator Juan Peron and one of Argentina's most vibrant and politically active women. Three years after his death, Evita's body was stolen and almost 20 years the remains were transported around the world, bringing misfortunes to people connected with the body. In 1974, the remains of Peron were returned to Argentina and buried in the cemetery of Recoleta in the crypt of Duarte. The inscription on the plate reads: "I will return and become a million!", And the grave itself is the most popular place of the cemetery, to which pilgrims come from all over the world.
- The remains of Rufina Cambacees (1883 - 1902), the daughter of the famous politician and writer Eugenio Cambacérès. The girl was buried alive, as the doctors took an attack of catalepsy for death. The grave is adorned with a statue of a crying girl in full growth, which holds the half-open door.
- The grave of Elisa Brown (1811 - 1828gg.) - the daughter of the famous admiral, committed suicide on the day of the alleged wedding because of the tragic death of the bridegroom in the war. Her short life became an inspiration for many artists and writers.
What do you need to know about Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires?
The most interesting facts about this place are the following:
- The cemetery of Recoleta is located in the elite district of the city, and only very wealthy citizens can buy a place here. Many citizens rent it for 3-5 years, after which the coffin is taken from the grave, and the body is cremated and placed in an urn.
- There is a huge number of cats in the cemetery. Superstitious people explain this by the fact that these animals are associated with the other world and often see what does not perceive the human eye and brain.
- In the cemetery you can use the services of a guide. Excursions are conducted in Spanish, English and Portuguese. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, a guide service for the cemetery is free.
How to get to Recoleta Cemetery?
The cemetery of Recoleta is located in Buenos Aires at Junín 1760, 1113 CABA. You can reach it by buses 101A, 101B, 101C, following to stop Vicente López 1969, or by buses 17A, 110A, 110B, following to the stop of Presidente Roberto M. Ortiz 1902-2000. From both stops you need to walk a little bit: the journey will take approximately 5-7 minutes. An alternative to public transport can be a taxi.
Recoleta in Buenos Aires works daily from 7.00 to 17.30 hours.
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