On this free tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires, we'll visit four catholic temples that have played an important role in the Argentine capital.
Tour Details
On the day of the activity, we'll meet at the corner of Bolivar and Adolfo Alsina streets, the starting point of our free tour of the colonial churches of Buenos Aires.
Our route begins as we set off towards the neighborhood of Monserrat in search of the Church of San Ignacio de Loyola. We'll enter this temple, which was the first to be built of brick in 1886. We'll contemplate its German baroque architecture, and in its interior we'll discover colonial style altarpieces.
Next, we'll continue the tour by heading to the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco de Asis, dating back to 1754. We'll stop in front of its neo-baroque facade, highlighting the tympanum decorated with statues of St. Francis, Christopher Columbus, and Dante Alighieri.
The next stop will be at the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Rosario de la Defensa y la Reconquista de Buenos Aires. Built in 1751 by the Dominican Order, this building survived the English invasions of 1806 and 1807.
Here, we'll observe the impacts of cannonballs that are still preserved in its left tower, as well as the British flags displayed as historical trophies. Within the atrium, we'll be welcomed by the mausoleum of Manuel Belgrano, one of the great independence heroes.
Finally, we'll visit the Church of Nuestra Señora de Belén, also called the Church of San Pedro González Telmo, in the popular neighborhood of San Telmo. Inside, we'll find an 18th-century image of San Pedro Telmo, patron saint of sailors, and a pulpit donated by Manuel Belgrano himself.
After visiting this church, we'll say goodbye after a 2.5-hour tour, but not before giving you helpful tips for exploring the antique stores, cafes, and street art of San Telmo.
Group Size
This free tour does not accept reservations for more than 6 people, even if they book separate reservations.
