Cordoba, the city is the capital of the Cordoba Province. It was founded in 1573 and named after Cordoba in Spain. It is situated on the Suquia River, in the geographical center of Argentina. The National University of Cordoba is the oldest in the country. It was founded by Jesuits. In 2000, the Jesuit Block, a cluster of 17th century buildings, was declared a World Heritage Site. There are large open, green spaces in the city, several museums and open air arts and crafts markets. Outside of the city, there are quaint villages with interesting histories and annual festivals.
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