Hiding behind the Recoleta Cemetery is the Recoleta Cultural Center, a building that has stood for centuries. You can hardly miss the visual delight, with its rust-coloured bricks and the spires that stand tall against the sky. Sculptures stand watch on either side of the building, supported by pale yellow pedestals. The building is, in fact one of the oldest in the city and has been a part of a great many events.

While it was originally part of the Franciscan convent, it became a drawing school after the May Revolution and Argentina’s independence. In 1859, the center served as a shelter for the destitute, officially known as the Beggars Asylum. It was after this that the building was finally converted to the Cultural Center that it is today. When you enter, the beauty of this ancient place will not be lost on you. Walk down long corridors with arched ceilings, and the natural light flooding in from the internal courtyard will make for the perfect pictures. The monk’s cloisters now hold different collections of work like contemporary pieces by both local and international artists. There’s even a cinema inside, and events are often held here. The center is not short of fun for the little ones with the Museo Participativo de Ciencias especially for them inside.