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Convent of Santo Domingo
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Dominican convent on the corner of Defensa and Belgrano, with a basilica begun in 1751. It houses the mausoleum of Manuel Belgrano, creator of the Argentine flag, and preserves English flags captured during the British invasions of 1806 and 1807.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Convent of Santo Domingo: 3 missions
- Visit the Belgrano mausoleumEnter the grounds and find the mausoleum of Manuel Belgrano, next to the basilica.
- Find the English flagsInside the church, look for the British flags taken during the invasions of 1806 and 1807.
- Photograph the basilica from the squareFrom the corner of Defensa and Belgrano, frame the façade and the tower of the basilica.
Near Convent of Santo Domingo
Café La Poesía370 m awayLegislature Palace of the City of Buenos Aires475 m awayCabildo496 m awayPlaza de Mayo526 m awayCasa Rosada570 m awayBar Sur606 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Convent of Santo Domingo?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Convent of Santo Domingo?
Visit the Belgrano mausoleum, Find the English flags and Photograph the basilica from the square.
What is there to see near Convent of Santo Domingo?
Café La Poesía (370 m), Legislature Palace of the City of Buenos Aires (475 m) and Cabildo (496 m).
Source: Wikipedia