Asylum, School, Cultural Center
Neighborhood: Recoleta
Nearest Train: Bus: 130
Phone: +54 11 4803 1040
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Built in 1716 as a Franciscan cloister, this complex served as a hospital during the English invasions, and was later converted into a school. In 1928, the building was partially destroyed to make way for the expansion of the adjacent Recoleta Cemetery. Years later, it was again reborn as an asylum for over 800 homeless and elderly people, which it served as until 1978, when it was officially rezoned for use as a cultural center. The walls were fortified and painted in ochre and reddish tones, and the building was given new life. It now bustles with cultural and educational activities and even boasts offices of the United Nations. There is a small café, a gift shop and bookstore on the premises.
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Visitas Guiadas Para Los Chicos y La FamiliaJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The 'Visitas Guiadas Para Los Chicos y La Familia' is a guided tour organized by Ana Maria Lopez Burgos for children and family. This tour will explain the history and architecture of the Centro Cultural Recoleta. This will be followed by interactive games which will make the whole experience educating and entertaining. The tour ends delightfully with some great workshops. Specially designed for kids aged between 4 to 12 years of age, this activity is a fun-filled package.
“LOS JÓVENES CON EL ARTE
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Every Tuesdays and Thursdays, children can engage themselves in this informative workshop titled, “LOS JÓVENES CON EL ARTE” (Youth with art), held at the Centro Cultural Recoleta. With an aim to introduce children to the art world, they are shown some of the innovative works by the brilliant artist Ariel Mlynarzewicz. This is followed by an activity where children are given the freedom to create an artwork, with the help of what they learned from the previous session. Specially designed for children between 13 to 17 years of age, this interesting experience surely educates and entertains children in every way.
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