Historic Córdoba Cathedral

Córdoba, Argentina's second-largest city and a five-hour drive from Buenos Aires, is frequently utilized as a stopover on treks into the Andes. The majority of the city's most beautiful ancient structures date from the 16th century's early colonial period.

Historic Córdoba Cathedral is the city's historical center, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, centered around Plaza San Martin. The majestic Cathedral of Córdoba, a splendid mix of Baroque and Neoclassical styles dating back to the first Roman Catholic church built here in 1580 is situated here. An opulent interior with superb 20th-century frescoes and murals created by prominent Argentinian artist Emilio Caraffa, a native of Córdoba, is one of the structure's highlights, part of which dated from the 18th century. Also noteworthy are the one-of-a-kind silver altar and a significant collection of gold votive offerings. You can also witness the crypts that are the final resting places of several prominent Argentinians. One thing you should experience if you are at Historic Córdoba Cathedral is to learn to tango, one of Argentina's most popular activities. And you can attend classes at the Cabildo, a cultural center, where you can mingle with locals who come to dance.

Address: Córdoba, Argentina
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Hours:

• Sundays: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  Mondays - Saturdays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm