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churches,
La Merced Basílica
was built on
the block bordered by Alvear and Rivadavia on
the ruins of a church from 1600. On the wall
bordering Rivadavia, a series of ceramics
designed by Armando Cica relates the history
of Córdoba. Especially noteworthy is the
polychrome gold pulpit and the colorfulness of
its intricate carvings.
Adopt the leisurely pace of the
cordobeses
as
you stroll under the leafy canopy on 25 de
Mayo, which becomes
Avenida 9 de Julio
.
That official-looking building one block off the
promenade on Dean Fulnes and Riviera
Indarte is the
Legislatura
, the Legislative
Palace. It was built in two phases, in 1885 and
1918, and was recently remodeled by Juan
Kronfus, the architect responsible for much of
the restorative effort currently underway in the
city. The clock tower is its most striking fea-
ture. During colonial times this location served
as the seat of the municipal government until it
was taken over by the province for the legisla-
ture. The provincial congress meets here regu-
larly.
Tip
If you have the time and congress is in
session, you can request permission at
the entrance to sit in.
Turn down
Avenida General Paz
, the exten-
sion of Sársfield. The elegant French Art Nou-
veau home at 33 is the
Museo Municipal de
