. The South American tour : a descriptive guide. in the Re-coleta are monuments to many Argentine heroes, and splendidworks of art which would adorn any gallery. To mentioneven the most notable of these would require too much few only may be named. In a chapel near the entrance isa great marble Crucifix by IMonteverde, the Christ representedin realistic agony. A beautiful statue of Grief by Tantar-dini stands upon the tomb of Quiroga. Among the finestof the tombs is that of Dr. Francois J. ^luniz, physician,soldier, and philanthropist. A superb female figure of bronzerepresenting Scien
. The South American tour : a descriptive guide. in the Re-coleta are monuments to many Argentine heroes, and splendidworks of art which would adorn any gallery. To mentioneven the most notable of these would require too much few only may be named. In a chapel near the entrance isa great marble Crucifix by IMonteverde, the Christ representedin realistic agony. A beautiful statue of Grief by Tantar-dini stands upon the tomb of Quiroga. Among the finestof the tombs is that of Dr. Francois J. ^luniz, physician,soldier, and philanthropist. A superb female figure of bronzerepresenting Science, is seated below, a bust of the physicianis above. The tombs of Ayerza, of Ocampo, and others arealso adorned with beautiful statues of allegorical figures. Afull half day should be allowed for a careful study of theworks of art and the tombs of many famous Argentines. A visit to the Frigorificos and to the Docks and Harharshould be on the programme of every tourist. Those who carefor such things may like first to visit the Slaughter Hauses.
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