Recoleta church
This is the Recoleta church, Nuestra Señora del Pilar (1732) just in front of the Recoleta cementery (1822). The Recoleta neighborhood is called after Recoletos Priests Monastery that later became a blood hospital, a barrack and at last, a nursing home for old people. Today it's a popular touristical spot. 
posted by Cynthia Quiros at 8:13 PM
4 Comments:
What a gorgeous building and a lovely photo!
Quite a history for this building. Is there a meaning for "recoleta"?
Nicola.. you got me there, as far as I know not, but I´d have to find out!
sam, nicola and menggarang thanks for your nice comments!!
This must be a memorable place. It is particularly interesting to me that a building may have had served for all those various functions. It means that works of arcitecture are made for man's presence not just his practical needs.
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