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Recoleta Cemetery

8 story sections29 min 08 s in all
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation3:39

    Welcome to Recoleta Cemetery, an extraordinary sanctuary of stone, bronze, and memory situated in one of Buenos Aires most elegant neighborhoods. This is not merely a final resting place, but a vast, outdoor museum of monumental…

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  2. 2The Neoclassical Entrance Gate and Our Lady of the Pillar Basilica3:57

    Welcome to our first stop, the monumental Neoclassical Entrance Gate and the adjoining colonial Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This physical threshold marks the profound transition between the bustling clamor of modern…

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  3. 3The Art Nouveau Tomb of Rufina Cambaceres3:40

    We have arrived at our second stop, the breathtaking Art Nouveau tomb of Rufina Cambaceres. This spot preserves one of the most poignant, haunting, and enduring urban legends in South America, while standing as an absolute…

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  4. 4The Tomb of Liliana Crociati de Szaszak3:52

    We have arrived at our third station, the highly unusual and visually striking Neo-Gothic tomb of Liliana Crociati de Szaszak. This monument stands as one of the most distinctive and emotionally resonant landmarks within the…

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  5. 5The Tomb of Admiral Guillermo Brown3:35

    Please pause and gather before our fourth station, the remarkably evocative, emerald-green tomb of Admiral Guillermo Brown, also universally known as William Brown. This historic site is the final sanctuary of the Irish-born…

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  6. 6The Duarte Family Crypt (Eva Perón)3:58

    We have now arrived at our fifth and most famous stop, the Duarte Family Crypt, the final and heavily fortified resting place of Argentina's most beloved and controversial first lady, Eva Perón, known affectionately to millions…

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  7. 7The Tomb of David Alleno4:02

    We have arrived at our sixth station, the extraordinarily peculiar and deeply symbolic tomb of David Alleno. This unique monument represents one of the most fascinating examples of human obsession and psychological projection…

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  8. 8Closing2:25

    We have reached our final station, a place for quiet reflection as we bring our scholarly journey through the marble labyrinth of Recoleta Cemetery to a close. Before we step back through the grand neoclassical gates, let us…

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What is Recoleta Cemetery?

Recoleta Cemetery is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length29 min 08 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-34.5881, -58.3931
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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