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the Plaza San Martín. Take the time to read the
plaques the city has mounted outside many of
the historic buildings. Peek into the interior
courtyards of the colonial homes. Let your
imagination run free, and you'll easily find
yourself transported back to the colonial period.
We'll start our walk outside the Córdoba Park
Hotel on the
Plaza Vélez Sársfield
and work
our way to the
Plaza San Martín.
Typical of the cities settled by the Spanish,
Córdoba was designed in a rectangular grid
pattern with the Plaza San Martín as its heart.
The majority of the city's most historic build-
ings are within a few blocks of the plaza.
Heading north on Avenida Vélez Sarsfield, our
first stop will be the
Teatro del Libertador
General San Martín
(General San Martín
Theater) at 365. Inaugurated in 1891, it is older
than the Teatro Colón of Buenos Aires, which
was inaugurated in 1908. Its French Nouveau
style is typical of the buildings constructed in
the latter part of the 19th century. The lovely
interior is highlighted by four tiers of seats and
boxes. Well-known Argentine and interna-
tional artists perform here frequently.
Checkthe list-
ings in La Voz
del Interior for
performances
during your
stay. (The box
office is open
from 9 am to 1
pm and from 3
to7pm).
The theater's history is documented in the
Museo del Teatro y de la Música Cristóbal
de Aguilar
.
Note how crisp
the air feels.
