Recoleta Cemetery

This day was one that I most looked forward to. For those who know me well, you already know how much I enjoy wandering through a Victorian era cemetery and this place is absolutely breathtaking. The cemetery was created in 1822 and the tombs are adorned with works by local and international sculptors. Eva Peron is buried here. My photos show the metal work used in the tombs and some of the beautiful hand carved marble sculptures. Many tombs have stained glass windows but you can only see the colors from inside the tomb.

The tomb that the three of us are standing in front of is massive. Many tombs house entire families and when we were able to look inside we could see as many as ten coffins all housed together.