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Our Lady Of Pilar Basilica
Location:
1892, Junin St. – Recoleta
It is
considered to be one of the most beautiful works of Buenos Aires
Colonial architecture. It is a second oldest temple in the city and of
the few that keeps all its imagery, ornaments and a series of historical
pictures. It owes its name to the patron saint of the city of Zaragoza
in Spain. A very rich trader, Juan de Narbona was born there and was
authorized in 1716 by Royal Decree to build on this land. The first
chapel was started in 1732 by Italian Jesuit architect Andrés Bianchi
and it was completed by Juan Bautista Premoli.
The
order of the Recollections (Recoletos) was expelled in 1821 by Governor
Martin Rodriguez and his Home Minister Bernardino Rivadavia and their
property expropriated. In 1834 the convent was assigned to be a
mendicant’s home and then and old people’s home. Pope Pio XI declares it
a Basilica in 1936. May 21 1942 it was declared National Historical
Monument.
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