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La necrópolis

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El cementerio de la recoleta is one of the poshest places to rest in the afterlife, just as Varanasi is one of the holiest on Earth. The size and magnificence of the graves is overwhelming and it looks more like an upperclass neighbourhood than a graveyard

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The place is packed with 5 meter high mausoleums owned by la crème de la crème of Argentinian society. The graves contain not only the head member of the family but also his direct descendents. You can easily find ex-presidents, generals who fought for the liberation and it´s even the resting place of Argentina´s beloved Evita Perón.

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The beauty of the statues and the gates of the mousoleums are amazing and you find yourself strolling around the labyrinth of corridors for hours. You´ll notice that some people won´t give up their lifestyle simply because they are dead. Is it a waste of money? Some of us think it is….

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One response to “La necrópolis”

  1. Recoleta says:

    Very nice photos! I’ve been to the Recoleta Cemetery several times and it never ceases to amaze me how impressive the tombs are.

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