Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar
Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar
Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar
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Neighborhood: Recoleta
Characterized by the French-style mansions which are the legacy of its aristocratic past, Recoleta is the true “Paris of the South.” Walking around this neighborhood is an experience like no other in Buenos Aires: its streets are lined with elegant apartment buildings, exclusive boutiques, and former mansions turned into high-end hotels and embassies, which exude an alluring air of sophistication and class. You'll also find a rich cultural scene centered on the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Library, and the Recoleta Cultural Center; as well as some great shopping spots, like the Buenos Aires Design Mall with an artists' fair set up in Plaza Francia every weekend.
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- Skeney57Sydney, Australia24,992 contributionsBrilliant White ChurchJust next door to the Recoleta Cemetery this Church grabbed our attention as it stands out in bright white and has a high tower which catches the eye. Pretty impressive interior and some different styles of side altars. Worth a quick detour whilst in the area.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 10, 2024
- Aviram S126 contributionsStep inside you won’t regret it.This Basilica is just next to the Recoleta cemetery. I highly recommend stepping in. They also opened a small museum inside. It costs $3 donation for the church and you see a short exhibition of artifacts belonging to the church. Some items are hundreds of year old, our guide was very nice and explained what we saw. Definitely a nice stop along the way.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 13, 2024
- Carolina PJuiz de Fora, MG1,299 contributionsStunning beautyA Basilica located on the side of the Recoleta Cemetery, which attracts many tourists, by the architecture of its famous tomb, in front of the Plaza Francia and on the side of the Recoleta Cultural Center (which by the way it is impervious to enter saw) the expectation was already high. And they were fulfilled, the Basilica is beautifulaaaa, right at the entrance still on the outside there is a crucifix of magnificent beauty, do not forget to watch it. When we enter there is a lot of richness of details. I don't even know which altar to start failing, taking out the main altar which is beautiful at a level that only the Cathedral there to even overcome. I got a lot of attention from the altar of Santa Ana with the little Mary who stands in front of the altar of St. Joseph and right next to the altar of Jesus who cries with the crown of thorns. Our is unavoidable in sight. The walls are beautiful too. You can quietly stay within it for an hour just appreciating the smallest details.Visited September 2024Traveled with familyWritten October 22, 2024
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WImom
Fond du Lac, WI2,275 contributions
Jan 2020
This church is located to the immediate right of Recoleta Cemetery. There is no fee to enter. It is a white colonial church built by the Franciscans in 1732. It has a Peruvian altar adorned with silver. Inside, head to the left to visit the small but historic cloister museum for a fee where there are good views of Recoleta Cemetery. I would not go out of my way specifically to come here but if you are nearby, it is worth a quick look.
Written April 20, 2020
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sabatinitennis
Ashford, UK3,728 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
This church has a glorious interior and a lovely, clean, tiled floor. The exterior is gleaming white and is best appreciated from about fifty yards back when you can admire the building and beautiful lawns in front of it. It is a graceful addition to the lovely area that is Recoleta.
Written February 16, 2020
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Amália P
6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
The Basilica is beautiful, all white on the outside and with blue details on the inside. Wonderful! It's worth paying attention to the mass times, I went to visit when a mass was about to start and so I couldn't stay long.

Written September 27, 2023
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,573 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
This former convent church in Recoleta was completed in 1732. The adjacent monastery of the Franciscan (sub) order is now a cultural center. As the complex is a bit higher up than its surroundings there are nice views and sometimes a pleasant breeze. The Baroque interior of the church is testament of the Counter-Reformation and still e lively center of Catholic worship.
Written December 13, 2024
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Rich G
Acton, MA2,459 contributions
Feb 2020
Located directly to the right of the famous Recoleta Cemetary, this place is worth stopping in and checking out.
To me, it was just a church. Yes, it's beautiful with its gothic/baroque architecture and detailed carvings, stained glass, and perfectly aligned edges and interior space. But it's just a church, if you're into that kind of thing.
Worth 5 mins I suspect...
To me, it was just a church. Yes, it's beautiful with its gothic/baroque architecture and detailed carvings, stained glass, and perfectly aligned edges and interior space. But it's just a church, if you're into that kind of thing.
Worth 5 mins I suspect...
Written March 8, 2020
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ruthandvern
Wilton, CA15,881 contributions
Jan 2020
We went to see this church, it's next to the Recoleta Cemetery. The side walls are lined with golden altars in a Portugeuse and Spanish style (i.e. over the top). I believe it was built in the early 1730s.
Written January 12, 2020
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flywithlola
Central Argentina, Argentina1,066 contributions
Dec 2019
This Basilica is the second oldest church built in Buenos Aires (1732). It has barroque and rococo side altars, so the main characteristic is that they keep the same style. Fully ornamented with Portuguese and Spanishe rich and golden sculptures. The main altar is stunning.
Is a must see when visiting Recoleta
Is a must see when visiting Recoleta
Written January 8, 2020
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ACappon
East Lyme, CT448 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Attended Christmas morning mass at this church. Wonderful choir but should realize no English mass options but decided to attend anyway. Packed with locals and a nice way to start the holiday.
Written February 15, 2020
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK596 contributions
Apr 2019
There is much to do in the area around the Church such as cafes, shops and more. The gardens are stunning and are extremely well kept also. The church itself is rich in history and splendour.
Written December 10, 2019
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Gary O
Powderly, Texas, United States72 contributions
Feb 2020
This beautiful building is located adjacent to the unusual cemetery where many of Argentina's famous are buried. The architecture is unique, and the interior is inspiring.
Written October 8, 2020
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No. Se estaciona en las calles adyacentes, lo que no es fácil porque es una zona muy concurrida y con muchísimo tránsito. En general, Buenos Aires tiene tan buen transporte público que muchos turistas no utilizan el automóvil propio: simplemente caminan o toman taxis. Yo habitualmente voy desde el centro a Recoleta a pie y vuelvo en transporte público.
Written October 12, 2022
Quanto tempo é gasto para conhecer este local?
Written September 3, 2018
É um local bonito, porém simples. Dá pra tirar algumas fotos e conhecer o local em 15 minutos. Depende muito de quem o está visitando.
Written September 3, 2018
Les dejaron sacar fotos?
Pregunto porque la vez que fui me mandaron a guardar la camara a la entrada y despues no se permitia sacar fotos.
Written December 28, 2015
Hola, no sé si permiten sacar fotos, yo no saqué por una cuestión de respeto porque había gente rezando.
Written January 17, 2016
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