Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba

Overview

The Jesuit Block in Córdoba, heart of the former Jesuit Province of Paraguay, contains the core buildings of the Jesuit system: the university, the church and residence of the Society of Jesus, and the college. Along with the five estancias, or farming estates, they contain religious and secular buildings, which illustrate the unique religious, social, and economic experiment carried out in the world for a period of over 150 years in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Selection Criteria

(ii)(iv)

Components(6 locations)

• •Jesuit Block995-001
• •Estancia of Caroya995-005
• •Estancia of Alta Gracia995-002
• •Estancia of Jesús María995-003
• •Estancia of Santa Catalina995-004
• •Estancia of La Candelaría995-006

Details

Countries

Argentina

ISO Codes

AR

Area

38.12 ha

Coordinates

-31.4206, -64.1911