Historical Museum of the National University of Cordoba, Cordoba

Historical Museum of the National University of Cordoba, Cordoba

The Historical Museum of the National University of Cordoba is located in the former headquarters of the Rectorate. It features Jesuit art and architecture, along with exhibition halls from the Bookstore of the Order and the Museum of the National College of Monserrat. Visitors can see the Temple of the Society of Jesus, the Residence and Domestic Chapel, the Sacristy and Ante-Sacristy, the Main Cloister, and the Degree Hall.

The museum's ground floor displays collections like the Jesuit Library, which has books from the 16th to 18th centuries, and the Jesuit Archive with documents from the university's foundation and the Board of Temporalities. Other rooms host decorations and temporary exhibits on the history of House of Trejo.

Connected to the Historical Museum are the rooms of the Museum of the National College of Monserrat. Here, scientific instruments and historical objects from the 19th century, used in physics and chemistry labs, showcase the institution's early scientific achievements. The building, along with the university, has a notable courtyard. In 1927, the clock tower, designed by architect Jaime Roca and now a symbol of the college, was added.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Cordoba. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Historical Museum of the National University of Cordoba on Map

Sight Name: Historical Museum of the National University of Cordoba
Sight Location: Cordoba, Argentina (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Cordoba, Argentina

Create Your Own Walk in Cordoba

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 Shopping Tour

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
Top Religious Sites

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 Introduction Walking Tour

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