Alter of the church Nuestra Senora del Pilar

Mausoleum of the Duarte Family - birth name of Evita

By comparison the Duarte family were from very humble beginnings

Many visitors leave a single flower when they visit

Banknotes with her image on. Also political voting slips as she fought for women rights.

Luis F Leloir physician and biochemist and Nobel Prize winner.

A maze of walkways enclosed by high walls

Cemetery of Recoleta

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The Cemetery of Recoleta - the first public cemetery in the city - was built in 1822.
It owes its name to the convent of the "recoleto" monks. The church "Nuestra Señora del Pilar" belonged to this congregation, and it was in the old orchard of the Basilica that the cemetery was built.
Throughout its five hectares, stand out the majestic pantheons and mausoleums belonging to many of the most important characters in Argentine history.
Among the most popular locations are the mausoleum of Eva Perón (Evita), Luis Federico Leloir and Adolfo Bioy Casares
Built in marble and decorated with sculptures the constructions that make up the Recoleta Cemetery are the works of outstanding architects and artists. Well worth a visit.Read more