Dying to be Here (Day 4 BA)

Never before have we seen a cemetery like this...it is both creepy and beautiful at the same time.

Welcome to the Cemeterio De La Recoleta - The Recoleta Cemetery.

Think of this as a cemetery neighborhood with miniature-sized (though still quite grand) mansions, Greek temples, pyramids and stone structures. Look through the grill work on the mausoleum doors and see the actual coffins.  Some have stained glass windows and mantels that hold holy water, candelabras and crosses.  Since 1822 some of Arentina's most famous people have been buried here...a dictator, war heroes and obviously the top society members based upon the expense it took to erect these monuments of memory.

Towards the back of the 13.5 acre, 6,400 "residents" you will find the most visited gravesite of all.

The embalmed remains of Evita (whereabouts unknown for about 17 years and finally resting in the Duarte family tomb) seem to draw the biggest crowd of visitors.  We actually had to wait in a silent line as many paid their respects to her posthumously.

Leaving the cemetery you again pass through the gateway and the see the words
 written over the doorway translates to Lord Waiteth.

It is rather bizarre to think of this walled city of vaulted tombs and elaborate mausoleums.  I have never seen quite like it before.
Rest in peace, all.