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Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar

Junin 1904, Buenos Aires, Argentina
11/4803-6793
Ranked #30 of 221 attractions in Buenos Aires
4.5 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Speciality Museums, Historic Sites
Description: Argentine chapel built in the 1700s.
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San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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This is a really average church and the main attractions are the cloisters which hold a museum of religious art. The church is worth a quick visit but the museum is small, poor and definitely not worth a visit. More

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Belo Horizonte, MG
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

The church is very simple, compared to others in BsAs. The architecture is common, and inside, the unique atraction is the altar, full of golden pieces. But it's extremely calm, quiet, it's really a place to pray, to feel peace. A beautiful gregorian chant is everywhere. It's good to relax here, to prepare yourself to visit the Recoleta Cementery, just... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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It's a church that is lacking in maintenance. Not much history is hear but this is not Europe so you will not find much history in churches here beyond local hero's tombs occasionally put in corners here and there. More

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Houston, Texas
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Located next to the cemetary. This church iis worth stopping and seeing. The ornate interior was truly beautiful, Catholic or not, it was awesome. More

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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

This is one of the oldest churches in Buenos Aires and an example of colonial architecture,It is surrounded by one of the most beatiful areas in the city.and is ajacent to the Recoleta Cemetery. More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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97 reviews 97 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

One of the oldest churches in town. It was built circa 1500. All the wooden figures were made by indians in times of the colonization.Great Place to visit by Recoleta Cementery. Try to go on sundays to see the artisans in the park and the musicians More

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Buenos Aires
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

A simple, colonial church next to the Recoleta Cemetery overlooking a lovely park, it takes you back to the days when the city was a Spanish Colonial Capital. More

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Lyneham
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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This gorgeous church is well worth a visit, it has museum on 3 floors, and it only costs about 8 Peso to get in. More

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Paris, France
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2010
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In front of the cemetery, on Junín 1904, is the 1732 church of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. This tiny whitewashed church was so unlike others I had visited in South America. Its simple airy colonial style, with pretty stain glass windows, made it serenely relaxed and the perfect place to reflect. Whilst still having the massive and stunningly ornate gold... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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