Iglesia y Convento San Francisco (Church and Convent of San Francisco), Cordoba (must see)

Iglesia y Convento San Francisco was built in Neoclassical style. It was founded in 1813 and designed by Juan Manuel Lopez. The church's facade shows its Italian style. The interior is made in Baroque style and ornamented with paintings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The furniture inside the church dates back to the 16th century. The church belongs to the order of the Franciscans which is why the church is so richly decorated.

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Sight Name: Iglesia y Convento San Francisco (Church and Convent of San Francisco)
Sight Location: Cordoba, Argentina (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Cordoba, Argentina

Create Your Own Walk in Cordoba

Creating your own self-guided walk in Cordoba is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Cordoba Introduction Walking Tour

Capital of the eponymous Argentinean province, Córdoba is famous for its colonial-era architecture. The key landmark here is undoubtedly Plaza San Martín flanked by neo-baroque Córdoba Cathedral. To appreciate these and other beauties of Córdoba, follow this orientation walk and enjoy!

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles

Top Religious Sites

The city of Cordoba has many places of worship of different faiths and denominations, including Catholic churches, synagogues and mosques. The central masterpiece of the city is the Cordoba Cathedral, standing majestically in the very heart of the city. Take this tour to get acquainted with the religious life in Cordoba.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles

Cordoba Shopping Tour

Argentina is well-known for its leather goods throughout the world, but Cordoba is known for its shops that sell a variety of handicrafts made by the local artisans, in addition to leather items. There are also gift shops where you will be able to buy a souvenir to take back home. Take this walking tour to drop in on some of the most interesting shops in Cordoba.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles