If you are looking for a cultural plan in Buenos Aires that involves architecture and history, but also music and food, did you know that you can visit one of the oldest temples in the city, discover each of its corners and also end your visit with a snack in a very particular room?
The Basilica of Santa Rosa, a temple from 1938 with guided tours and a special snack.
The Basilica Santa Rosa de Lima is one of the most imposing and oldest temples in Buenos Aires. It is located in the neighborhood of Balvanera and dates back to 1934.
This basilica is dedicated to Santa Rosa de Lima, the first saint of America and is characterized by its neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic influences, colorful stained glass windows and a dome of more than 50 meters high from where you can see the entire neighborhood of Balvanera. In fact, during the guided visit to this temple of Buenos Aires, you will be able to climb its dome and admire a large part of the city.
This is the guided tour of this temple of 1934 intact.
During the guided tour, you will discover fascinating corners of the temple, such as its dome, but you will also have access to the terraces overlooking the city, the crypt and other corners full of history. The basilica has a historic organ that works perfectly and you will be able to listen to it.
Your walk and guided tour ends with a snack in the dining room of the Marquise, a space where you can enjoy a tea with homemade pastries. The whole tour lasts about 3 hours and is not suitable for people with reduced mobility because you have to go up and down many stairs. The visit is not free, but all proceeds are used for the maintenance of this temple, its corners and its organ.
Guided tours of the Basilica of Santa Rosa take place once a month and reservations are required. To reserve your place, it is necessary to write to Instagram @visitandosantarosa. In the official IG account of the temple you will be able to check the cost of the visit, as well as the date of each monthly visit.
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