Córdoba
among the largest in Argentina, and capital of Córdoba provincia (province). It lies on the Primero River along the northwest perimeter of the Pampas, where the foothills of the Córdoba Mountains meet the plains, 1,440 feet (472 metres) above sea level. The city was founded in June 1573 by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, then governor of Tucumán, who named it Córdoba de la Nueva Andalucía (Córdoba of the New Andalusia), for the city and region of that name in Spain. The location of Córdoba, between the coast and the interior settlements, played an important role in its early development. The city, as part of the Viceroyalty of Peru, began to prosper and by the end of the 17th century had become the wealthiest city in Tucumán. In 1599 Jesuits settled in the city to teach and work with Indians, and in 1613 they founded the first university in the country, the University of Córdoba (Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; UNC). Source: www.britannica.com
among the largest in Argentina, and capital of Córdoba provincia (province). It lies on the Primero River along the northwest perimeter of the Pampas, where the foothills of the Córdoba Mountains meet the plains, 1,440 feet (472 metres) above sea level. The city was founded in June 1573 by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, then governor of Tucumán, who named it Córdoba de la Nueva Andalucía (Córdoba of the New Andalusia), for the city and region of that name in Spain. The location of Córdoba, between the coast and the interior settlements, played an important role in its early development. The city, as part of the Viceroyalty of Peru, began to prosper and by the end of the 17th century had become the wealthiest city in Tucumán. In 1599 Jesuits settled in the city to teach and work with Indians, and in 1613 they founded the first university in the country, the University of Córdoba (Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; UNC). Source: www.britannica.com
Cathedral
is the central church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Córdoba, and the oldest church in continuous service in Argentina. Construction on the original church, the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción began in 1598. The ornate interior, overlooked by the sterling silver altar crafted in Colonial Peru, also includes a church tabernacle donated to the cathedral in 1804, as well as an extensive collection of silver and gold votive offerings. The interior was later decorated with frescoes and murals painted in the early years of the 20th century by Emilio Caraffa, Carlos Camilloni, and Manuel Cardeñosa; a cast iron monument, Cristo Redentor was installed above the portico in 1901. www.gpsmycity.com
is the central church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Córdoba, and the oldest church in continuous service in Argentina. Construction on the original church, the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción began in 1598. The ornate interior, overlooked by the sterling silver altar crafted in Colonial Peru, also includes a church tabernacle donated to the cathedral in 1804, as well as an extensive collection of silver and gold votive offerings. The interior was later decorated with frescoes and murals painted in the early years of the 20th century by Emilio Caraffa, Carlos Camilloni, and Manuel Cardeñosa; a cast iron monument, Cristo Redentor was installed above the portico in 1901. www.gpsmycity.com
Iglesia y Convento de las Teresas
Situated only half a block from Plaza San Martin and in the historic center of Cordoba, the Church of the Teresas features colors, beautiful architecture and a historic heritage that dates back to the early days of the city. The church was founded in 1625. Its design was created by Andrés Blanqui. The convent has seven courtyards, an old chapel and the cemetery. www.gpsmycity.com
Situated only half a block from Plaza San Martin and in the historic center of Cordoba, the Church of the Teresas features colors, beautiful architecture and a historic heritage that dates back to the early days of the city. The church was founded in 1625. Its design was created by Andrés Blanqui. The convent has seven courtyards, an old chapel and the cemetery. www.gpsmycity.com
Iglesia y Convento San Francisco
was built in Neoclassical style. It was founded in 1813 and designed by Juan Manuel Lopez. The church's facade shows its Italian style. The interior is made in Baroque style and ornamented with paintings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The furniture inside the church dates back to the 16th century. The church belongs to the order of the Franciscans which is why the church is so richly decorated. www.gpsmycity.com
was built in Neoclassical style. It was founded in 1813 and designed by Juan Manuel Lopez. The church's facade shows its Italian style. The interior is made in Baroque style and ornamented with paintings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The furniture inside the church dates back to the 16th century. The church belongs to the order of the Franciscans which is why the church is so richly decorated. www.gpsmycity.com
Manzana Jesuitica (Jesuit Block)
Unesco World Heritage
The Jesuit Block in Córdoba, heart of the former Jesuit Province of Paraguay, contains the core buildings of the Jesuit system: the university, the church and residence of the Society of Jesus, and the college. Source: http://whc.unesco.org
Unesco World Heritage
The Jesuit Block in Córdoba, heart of the former Jesuit Province of Paraguay, contains the core buildings of the Jesuit system: the university, the church and residence of the Society of Jesus, and the college. Source: http://whc.unesco.org
Colegio Máximo (University) in Manzana Jesuita
After they settled down in this block in 1599, the Jesuits devoted themselves to their mission: apostolate and education. Córdoba had been chosen for several reasons, mainly its strategic location amid the three political territories of Paraguay, Tucumán and Chile included within the Jesuit Province of Paraguay. The school known as Colegio Máximo (Collegium Maximum), where Theology (Morals), Latin (Humanities) and Art (Philosophy) classes were initially dictated, was created in 1610. In 1613, the Council of the Indies and King Philip III authorized the Company of Jesus in America and the Philippines to grant academic degrees. Thus, the Jesuit University of Córdoba, whose first degrees were granted at the former City of Talavera de Esteco in 1623, was created. Source: www.welcomeargentina.com
After they settled down in this block in 1599, the Jesuits devoted themselves to their mission: apostolate and education. Córdoba had been chosen for several reasons, mainly its strategic location amid the three political territories of Paraguay, Tucumán and Chile included within the Jesuit Province of Paraguay. The school known as Colegio Máximo (Collegium Maximum), where Theology (Morals), Latin (Humanities) and Art (Philosophy) classes were initially dictated, was created in 1610. In 1613, the Council of the Indies and King Philip III authorized the Company of Jesus in America and the Philippines to grant academic degrees. Thus, the Jesuit University of Córdoba, whose first degrees were granted at the former City of Talavera de Esteco in 1623, was created. Source: www.welcomeargentina.com
Church in Manzana Jesuita
Capilla Doméstica (Domestic Chapel) in Manzana Jesuita
This is an exquisite sanctuary whose construction works began in 1650 and finished in 1668. It used to be part of the main hall of the church located at that spot. Source: www.welcomeargentina.com
This is an exquisite sanctuary whose construction works began in 1650 and finished in 1668. It used to be part of the main hall of the church located at that spot. Source: www.welcomeargentina.com
Monserrat College
During the second half of the seventeenth century, the University created by the followers of de Loyola was spreading its prestige throughout the American continent. Nevertheless, it still lacked a Seminary or Dormitory. It was the significant flow of young people arriving in Córdoba to study what led to its creation. In 1687, priest Ignacio Duarte y Quiróz signed the donation papers in favor of the Company of Jesus for a total amount of estates worth $38.354.-. Estancia de Caroya was one of those properties. After several years of attempts and negotiations, the boarding school known as Our Lady of Monserrat College opened its gates on April 6, 1693, in the house formerly owned by the Duartes. Source: www.welcomeargentina.com
During the second half of the seventeenth century, the University created by the followers of de Loyola was spreading its prestige throughout the American continent. Nevertheless, it still lacked a Seminary or Dormitory. It was the significant flow of young people arriving in Córdoba to study what led to its creation. In 1687, priest Ignacio Duarte y Quiróz signed the donation papers in favor of the Company of Jesus for a total amount of estates worth $38.354.-. Estancia de Caroya was one of those properties. After several years of attempts and negotiations, the boarding school known as Our Lady of Monserrat College opened its gates on April 6, 1693, in the house formerly owned by the Duartes. Source: www.welcomeargentina.com
Marquis of Sobremonte Historical Museum
The house was built by José Rodríguez in 1752, taking 20 years to finish construction. Rafael de Sobremonte lived in the house from 1783 to 1796, during his administration as mayor of the Córdoba del Tucumán. It keeps the urban architecture of colonial times. It was used for both domestic and commercial purposes back then, and it is the only house of the time period kept in modern Córdoba. For this reason, and the cultural things kept in it, it was declared a national and provintial historical museum. The walls were made with lime, the masonry used adobe, and used colonial roof tiles. The floor is made of creole tiles in the inside, and boulder in the courtyards. Source: www.revolvy.com
The house was built by José Rodríguez in 1752, taking 20 years to finish construction. Rafael de Sobremonte lived in the house from 1783 to 1796, during his administration as mayor of the Córdoba del Tucumán. It keeps the urban architecture of colonial times. It was used for both domestic and commercial purposes back then, and it is the only house of the time period kept in modern Córdoba. For this reason, and the cultural things kept in it, it was declared a national and provintial historical museum. The walls were made with lime, the masonry used adobe, and used colonial roof tiles. The floor is made of creole tiles in the inside, and boulder in the courtyards. Source: www.revolvy.com