Cordoba is the second largest city in Argentina. It is bordered by beautiful valleys which are shaped up by three main mountain groups. Sightseeing in Cordoba forms an important part of Cordoba Tours. Cordoba is a historical city and offers plenty of sightseeing attractions. The colonial buildings in the center of the city as well as the beautiful hills in the surroundings make a major part of sightseeing in Cordoba.
The city is popularly known as La Docta as there are many important universities here and also called the City of the Bells due to the fact that many churches are built here. Interestingly, this city blends the typical attractions of big cities and at the same time lets the travelers have a direct contact with nature. Thus many sightseeing options in Cordoba are opened up.
On a tour of Cordoba sightseeing you would find buildings with colonial architecture as well as modern buildings. The charming green areas such as Parque Sarmiento are also among the important places of visit. The colonial buildings in the city are mostly built by the Jesuits in 17th and 18th century. Manzana de los Jesuitas has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site among the many colonial buildings in the city.
Sightseeing in Cordoba gives you the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful and important sites of the city. Cordoba has a number of parks and squares, museums as well as churches. Tourists visiting the city will definitely appreciate the stunning landscapes of the city.
Tourist Attractions in Cordoba include major places such as:
Iglesia Sagrado Corazon: The Church of the Sacred Heart is located at the intersection of the streets Buenos Aires and Bishop Gold. Sightseeing in Cordoba involves a visit to the church of the Capuchin Fathers. This Gothic architecture was designed and made by a famous Italian artist and engineer Augusto Ferrari. The structural design comprises certain significance to the artist which makes the building an important place of visit.
Monasterio de Santa Teresa: It was founded in 1628 by Juan de Tejada. It is a monastery and contains a Religious Art Museum.
- Iglesia María Auxiliadora
- Palacio Ferreyra
- Colegio de Montserrat Monument of San Martín
- Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio
- Museo de Mineralogía Alfredo Stelzner
- Museo Histórico Marqués de Sobremonte
Sightseeing in Cordoba provides you a unique experience, during your visit here.
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