Basílica del Pilar

Overview

An elegant colonial church next to Recoleta Cemetery, one of the finest examples of early 18th-century Spanish Baroque in Buenos Aires.

Highlights

• The Main Altarpiece: Gilded retablo from the Jesuit missions.
• Silver from Potosi: Remarkable colonial silverwork.
• The Cloisters: Peaceful 18th-century cloisters with a small museum.

History

Consecrated in 1732 by the Franciscan Recoletos. National Historic Monument since 1942.

Visitor Tips

• Free Entry: Open daily.
• Duration: 20–30 minutes.