The beautiful Manzana Jesuítica, or Jesuit Block, was built in the 16th century and served as Argentina's intellectual center for several centuries. It encompasses a university, chapel, cloisters and several estancias, or ranches, in Cordoba's countryside. The site still conducts Mass and houses priests, but it is primarily a historic museum. A few of the highlights include the Domestic Chapel, built in 1668 using wood beams that are still fastened together with raw cowhide, and the National University of Córdoba, the oldest university in Argentina, which still has a Jesuit library with books dating back to the 17th century.
Manzana Jesuítica
Obispo Trejo 242
Cordoba, Argentina
+54-351-433-2075
Located in the Parque Sarmiento, Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Caraffa is a contemporary art museum with a large collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints. Designed by architect Juan Kornfuss, the lovely building features neoclassic architecture and a new modern wing. Its permanent collection includes pieces by well-known South American artists, including Juan Carlos Castagnino, Pablo Curatella Manes and Emilio Pettoruti. The museum has new exhibits every month.
Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio Caraffa
Av Hipólito Irigoyen 651
Nueva Córdoba, Argentina
+54-351-433-3414
museocaraffa.org.ar
Built in 1772, the Museo Histórico Provincial Marqués de Sobre Monte is the oldest and largest colonial house to remain standing in Argentina today. It was originally the home of the Spanish governor of Córdoba and serves as a historic museum that showcases Argentina's rich colonial history. The governor's official rooms and public spaces, such as meeting halls and offices, occupy the ground floor, while the upstairs was his private residence. Visitors will find an amazing collection of period furniture, military memorabilia and religious artwork. Ranching was once Cordoba's main industry, and the house also features a collection of saddles and rifles.
Museo Histórico Provincial Marqués de Sobre Monte
Rosario de Santa Fe 218
Cordoba, Argentina
+54-351-433-1661
