Location: El Centro (Downtown)
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Top 6 Sacred & Religious Sites in El Centro (Downtown), Capital Federal District
The birthplace of the tango is, like the dance itself, captivating, seductive and bustling with excited energy. Atmospheric old neighborhoods are rife with romantic restaurants and thumping nightlife, and Buenos Aires' European heritage is evident in its architecture, boulevards and parks. Cafe Tortoni, the city's oldest bar, will transport you back to 1858, and the spectacular Teatro Colon impresses just as it did in 1908. Latin America's shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards.
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1. Iglesia de la Piedad
2. Congregacion Israelita de la Republica Argentina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By robinbt
My daughter and I received a warm welcome at the Templo. An English speaking guide showed us the beautiful sanctuary, explained the history of the building and answered our questions about the current Jewish community. The interior is reminiscent of German and French churches of the 19th century with its lovely stained glass windows and impressive organ. The acoustics are so good that musicians from the nearby Teatro Colon use the sanctuary as a rehearsal space. Weekly concerts are given on Wednesday afternoons (call for details). Bring your passport for entrance. Fee of $10 US or 170 Argentine pesos includes the Jewish Museum in the same building. The exterior of the building is being renovated and the main door on Libertad is not accessible. However you can enter through a smaller door. Call to confirm opening hours. When we were there, the Templo was open for visitors Tuesday through Thursday afternoons. It is open for services at other hours.
3. Parroquia San Nicolas de Bari
4. Catedral Anglicana de San Juan Bautista
5. Our Lady of Rosario Basilica
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By DrErickJMannPhD - Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Basilica of the Holy Rosary and the St. Dominic Convent dates back to the mid-18th Century. Building of the present church started in 1751, designed by architect Antonio Masella though the Dominican Order had arrived in the city in the 17th Century. The church was declared a basilica in 1909. Except for the right hand side tower which was reconstructed in 1856 and some details of the facade, the temple still keeps to its original appearance. National hero Manuel Belgrano ‘s mausoleum is kept here since 1903. There are also confessionals made of marble and flags taken from the British troops who invaded in 1807.
6. Convento de San Ramon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
