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Manzana Jesuitica (Jesuit Square)

Obispo Trejo 242, Cordoba, Argentina
351/433-2075
Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Cordoba
4.5 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Deemed a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2000, this block of Jesuit religious and secular buildings includes the oldest church and the oldest...... more » Owner description: Deemed a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2000, this block of Jesuit religious and secular buildings includes the oldest church and the oldest university in Argentina, a school and a chapel. « less
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

nice spot in the city center, not to be missed while in cordoba city More

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Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

As other reviewers have noted, if you need an English-language tour, ask at the office at the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, at Obispo Trejo 242. I took the hour-long, Spanish-language tour for 10 pesos, and our guide spoke slowly enough that we fairly fluent extranjero tourists could understand. The guided tour is the only way to see the inside of... More

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halifax, ns, canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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The Jesuit Block in the heart of Cordoba is a world-class site and our visit was certainly enhanced by a knowledgeable and personable guide. It was evident that not all of the members of our tour group were in love with the Jesuits (their contribution to Argentina's political and social development remains subject of considerable debate), but our guide kept... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

We really liked liked the church. About the rest we cannot say a lot. The square in the University was nice. More

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Belo Horizonte, MG
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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The place is just beautiful, the best of Cordoba. Gold is everywhere, and they have an excelent museum full of the history of jesuitic works in South America, and also good guides that tells the most important facts of the old times in Argentina, just for $10. The english guide is very good, the spanish NOT. I slept in the... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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We were there on a Monday, and the museum was close. However I was able to catch a tour by ear-dropping. It is very astonishing just outdoors, we also had the opportunity to be at the little plaza inside. They have great places to have lunch very close by. We walked to the plaza and picked a restaurant that was... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Interesting historical site, however it´s disappointing to see the surroundings with very ugly architecture, that don´t provide a nice frame to the magnificent old buildings More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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"Los Estancias Jesuíticas" . What a grand experience! The Manzana Jesuitica,contains the core buildings of the Jesuit system (university, church, residence). The historic route to the rest of the UNESCO cultural world heritage estancias is truly unique. I visited Santa Catalina, Coroya, & Jesus Maria. I missed out on Alta Gracia & Candelaria. The stories told within the walls of... More

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Curitiba, Brazil
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Cordoba's historic center portraits the exuberance and richness of the old times thru the magnificence of its century-old Catholic constructions - cathedral, churches, schools and etc. The Mazana Jesuitica, along with the Cathedral, certainly are the most well-finished demonstration of the architectural exuberance that resulted from the economical power of the Catholic church during the period of Spanish domination. Take... More

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Tucuman
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Cordoba is the Argentinian city that has best preserved the Jesuit Patrimony. Many of the places you can visit are World Heritage. Colegio Moserrat, the first University, The museum, the place where students got their first degrees in Argentina, the church. Every single place deserves a visit. The entrance tickets (which include guided tours in good English) are very cheap... More

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