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I-Claustros Historic Basílica del Pilar
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1898 Junín
Buenos Aires, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Barrio Norte
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It is considered one of the most beautiful works of colonial architecture in Buenos Aires. It is the second oldest temple in the city and one of the few to retain all their altarpieces, imagery, ornaments and elements of worship of the time. It is named after the patron saint of the city of Zaragoza.
The centerpiece of this gleaming white colonial church, built by Franciscans in 1732, is a Peruvian altar adorned with silver from Argentina’s northwest. Inside, head to the left to visit the small but historic cloisters museum; it’s home to religious vestments, paintings, writings and interesting artifacts, and there are good views of Recoleta cemetery. On the left-hand side of the courtyard as you enter the church, look for a ceramic tiled artwork depicting Buenos Aires as it was in 1794, back when the church stood in open countryside outside the town.
The centerpiece of this gleaming white colonial church, built by Franciscans in 1732, is a Peruvian altar adorned with silver from Argentina’s northwest. Inside, head to the left to visit the small but historic cloisters museum; it’s home to religious vestments, paintings, writings and interesting a…