Jesuit Block (Manzana Jesuitica)
Córdoba, Argentina
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- Museum in Córdoba, Argentina
Visitor information
- Address: Av. Vélez Sarsfield 215, X5000 JJC, Córdoba, Argentina
- Official website: https://turismo.cordoba.gob.ar/circuito-manzana-jesuitica/
People also ask
What is the Jesuit Block in Córdoba, Argentina?
The Jesuit Block in the city of Córdoba contains the core buildings of the capital of the former Jesuit Province of Paraguay: the church, the Jesuit priests' residence, the university, and the Colegio Convictorio de Montserrat.
What are the 4 UNESCO sites in Cordoba?
UNESCO has granted Córdoba four World Heritage designations: the Mosque–Cathedral, its historic center, Medina Azahara, and the Festival of the Patios.
Why were the Jesuits expelled from Argentina?
The Jesuits were abruptly expelled by the Spanish king in 1767 who was worried about their increasing influence and suspicious that they may be stealing from the Crown and harbouring vast reserves of silver and gold – both manifestly untrue.