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CORDOBA, Argentina is
the capital of the province of the same name with around 1,000,000 people
located 450 miles west of Buenos Aires. It was founded in 1573 and was
Argentina's colonial capital, it is a picturesque city on the edge of the
Sierra Chica mountain range. Because of its proximity to the mountains,
Cordoba is a perfect base for excursions into the natural beauty of the
Andes, or even the Pampas 100 km to the south. Before Buenos Aires became
important Cordoba was Argentina's center of arts and learning, a place
of scholars and priests, churches and universities. It still retains an
independent spirit and distinctive grace. Its surrounding province has
in unusually scenic mountain area, the Sierras de Cordoba. The Suquia River
forms its main natural landmark. The physical center is the Plaza San Martin,
south of the Plaza is Calle Obispo Trejos, an avenue filled the some of
the city's most illustrious colonial buildings including the Church Compania
de Jesus, which was built in 1645 and is known for its unique architecture.
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