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Welcome to CollECTeR Iberoamérica 2007.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................Córdoba City
The
need to find a route to the La Plata river, where precious metals were
supposed to be found, determined the decision of creating the city of
Cordoba de la Nueva Andalucía.
It was founded on the 6 of July, 1537 by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera.
Gradually, it acquired a stable population and a florishing economy,
due to the commerce with the northern cities such as Salta and Jujuy.
The fact that traveling through Cordoba was the only path for the Virreinato
of Perú from Potosí to the Atlantic, also gave Córdoba
strategic relevance.
The climate of the city of
Córdoba is mild with four well defined seasons.
Because of its continentality, it has a great thermal amplitude. In
January, the hottest month of the summer, the temperature oscillates
between 17°C and 31°C. In July, the coldest month, it oscillates
between 4°C and 19°C.
As a consequence of the city development, there is a 5°C difference
between downtown and the farthest suburbs.
With a highly profitable agriculture, the province of Córdoba has experienced a strong economic growth from 2004 and onwards.
The recovery of the construction, the expansion of the commercial sector, the improvement of the productive capacity, and the creation of new enterprises, has given Córdoba city the economic impulse it had before the crisis.
To get that designation, the city made a great effort through the Secretary of Education and Culture.
Some city facts
Córdoba's cathedral construction
started in 1606 and finished in 1758. 
During part of the colonial period, the city was the capital of the
region of Córdoba del Tucuman, which included the actual provinces
of Mendoza, San Luis, San Juan, La Rioja and Santiago del Estero.
In 1806, it was temporarily the capital of the Virreinato del Rio de
la Plata, where the Viceroy Sobremonte stayed, in order to sacape from
the English invasion.
In 1810 was the center of the "realistas" resistance (those
who had sympathy for the king of Spain), led by Santiago de Liniers,
in an attempt to abort the May Revolution. They were defeated by the
troops sent from Buenos Aires and Santa Fe toward the High Peru. (now
Bolivia).
Numerous historic monuments from the colonial times are preserved in
Cordoba, especially catholic temples.
The Jesuits Square was declared Human Patrimony by Unesco in 2000. It
consists of a group of buildings made by the Jesuits during the XVII
century: the Monserrat National College, the Jesuits Order Church, and
the old university (now known as the historic museum of the National
University of 
Córdoba).
In 1927, the heavy industrial period started with the creation of the
Military Plans Factory. It is consolidated with the installation of
other great factories such as auto factories.
In the 50's, Cordoba city developed into an important industrial sector;
this activity collapsed, like all argentine industry during the 90’s
and started to recover after 2002.
City Sites
Downtown
The first visible reference at San Martin Square is the Cathedral, and
behind it the Santa Catalina Monastery, separated from the Cabildo by
the Santa Catalina Passage.
Taking San Martin Square as a starting point, the visitor can do a start
a circuit tour, that lets him know the modern architecture as well as
the historic patrimony. The tour also includes some commercial stores
and malls
The Cabildo 
The Cabildo
In the beginning, it was the center of the civic activity. The original
construction was from the XVII century, and suffered numerous modifications.
Now, it is perfectly restored; its installations have been were adapted
for expositions, auditoriums, shows, and a tourist information center.
University Rectorado
The university was under Jesuits direction from 1600 to 1767. It was
opened in 1613 by the Jesuits Order. The university has 10 faculties
and a great number of schools and institutes. The "Biblioteca Mayor"(Main
Library) is found to be one of its greatest architectural values. This
library contains a great amount of documentation from the XIX century
and Jesuits books. It is now the building of the Faculty of Law.
This temple worships the old image of "Nuestra Señora del Rosario", sister of the "Señor del Milagro", that is kept in Salta. Two english flags from the times of the british invasion and Santiago de Liniers's cane are kept with the virgin.
Sarmiento Park
Was created in 1911. It can be seen from Av. Roca Crisol Island. The
Rose Garden, Leopoldo Lugones Greek Theater and the zoo are a part of
it.
Jesuits Order Church
In 1599, the Jesuits established themselves and built the church, the
domestic chapel and the Fathers Residencies. On the same block, they
also built the university and Monserrat College.
The
Cathedral
It is a magnificent example of american colonial architecture, and was
declared a National Historical Monument. The iron door, the baroque
bell towers, and the cupola are symbols of Córdoba city. Its
interior was magnificently decorated in the first years of the XX century
under the direction of Emilio Caraffa.
Justice
Palace
It was built in 1936 by José Hortal and Salvador Godoy. Inside
can be seen Velez Sarsfield Pantheon. It was declared a National Historical
Monument.
Libertador Theatre
It was built in 1887 and has valuable decorations, such as mythological
statues and crystal lamps. It is also well known for its great acoustics.
Inside the building there are also the Theatre and Cristóbal
de Aguilar Music Museum.
Museums
CABILDO HISTORY MUSEUM OF CORDOBA
CITY
Independencia 30. Te: 0351- 4341202
OBISPO MERCADILLO MUSEUM
Rosario de Santa Fe 39 Te: 0351- 4341203
DR. GENARO PÉREZ MUSEUM OF ARTS
General Paz 33 Te: 0351 - 4285905
PEPINO HOUSE MEMORY WAREHOUSE
The intersection of Belgrano at Fructuoso Rivera
UNC MUSEUM OF HISTORY
Obispo Trejo 242 Te: 0351- 4332075
MONSERRAT COLLEGE HISTORY MUSEUM
Obispo Trejo 294. Te: 0351-4332080
SAN ALBERTO MUSEUM
Caseros 124. Te: 0351-4331517
JUAN DE TEJEDA MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART
Independencia 122
HISPANIC AMERICAN COLONIAL MUSEUM
Entre Ríos 24. Te: 0351-4226879
CRISTOBAL DE AGUILAR MUSEUM OF THEATRE AND MUSIC
Av Vélez Sársfield 365. Te: 0351-4332319
MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY
Av. Vélez Sarsfield 269. Te : 0351-4332098
MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY
Av Vélez Sársfield 299. Te: 0351-4332100
MUSEUM OF MINEROLOGY
Av Vélez Sarsfield 299. Te : 0351-3442100, ext 46
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Av Hipólito Irigoyen 174. Te: 0351-4331058
PROVINCE BANK MUSEUM
San Jerónimo 166. Te: 0351-4207404.
MUSEUM OF HISPANIC AMERICAN CRAFTS
Achával Rodríguez esquina Belgrano. Te.: 0351-4334368.
MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY
Pringles esquina Libertad. Te: 0351-4341613
KITE MUSEUM
Avenida Costanera esquina Mendoza. Te: 0351-4252828
INSTITUTE OF ANATOMY
Chubut 419. Te: 0351-4337014.
HOUSE OF THE UNIVERSITY REFORM
Pasaje Aguaducho esquina La Rioja. Te: 0351-4337060.
THE OBSERVATORY
Laprida 854. Te: 0351-4342221.
SPACE MUSEUM
Avenida Fuerza Aérea 5500. Te. 0351-4333910.
MUSEUM OF TECNOLOGY
Bulevar Las Heras 486. Te. 0351-4225223.
MARQUES DE SOBREMONTE PROVINCIAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY
Rosario de Santa Fe 218. Te: 0351-4331661.
EMILIO CARAFFA ARTS GALLERY
Avenida Leopoldo Lugones esquina Deodoro Roca. Te: 0351-4333414
CONTEMPORARY ARTS GALLERY
Predio Chateau Carreras. Te: 0351-4849665.
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© Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), Córdoba, Argentina
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