The whispers of the ghosts of generals, politicians and the merely rich and famous drift past in the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, a fortress of tombs and mausoleums rising up to two stories or higher out of the ground. The fourteen acre cemetery, set in the middle of one of the most upscale neighborhoods in Buenos Aires is a beautiful place to stroll and meditate. There are nearly five thousand tombs including that of Eva Peron. Many of the tombs contain whole families for generations. It appears that in addition to the part you can see above ground most also contain vaults deep underground where many coffins are stored. Some have glass doors and you can see a small alter and candles in many of them. The tombs are adorned with statues, mosaics and other art work.
The cemetery was started in the early nineteenth century by monks. Later it was incorporated into the city.
In typical Buenos Aires fashion of juxtaposing the sacred and profane, right outside the cemetery walls there is an upscale fashion and dining mall. Also typical of Argentina it is done very tastefully and blends into the surrounding land very well.
The cemetery was started in the early nineteenth century by monks. Later it was incorporated into the city.
In typical Buenos Aires fashion of juxtaposing the sacred and profane, right outside the cemetery walls there is an upscale fashion and dining mall. Also typical of Argentina it is done very tastefully and blends into the surrounding land very well.
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