museo estancia jesuitica y casa del virrey liniers

Well preserved Jesuit estancia with explanatory exhibits. Gives one a idea of how life was in the 18th century when African slaves and indigenous people worked for the Jesuits to create a self-sufficient community.

The museum contains several exhibits that provide a good overview of life in this Jesuit mission and its impact on the area. Thankfully, we prearranged for an English speaking guide because most of the exhibit information was in Spanish only.

I am so glad that Analia Controne from Grand Slam Golf & Travel took me to visit this museum!This happens to be one of my most favorite museums out in the Cordoba Province of Argentina!The National Historical Museum of Viceroy`s Liniers House (Museo Historico Nacional Casa de Virrey Liniers) is set in an antique residence of the XVII century which formed the mains of the Jesuit Estancia of Alta Gracia.At those times, Cordoba was the capital of the Jesuit Province of Paraguay. That Province included the actual territories of Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, making a social, economic and cultural net that transformed Cordoba in one of the most important developed centers of South America.Within that structure, the Estancias of Caroya, Jesus Maria, Santa Catalina, Alta Gracia, La Candelaria and San Ignacio de los Ejercicios (disappeared today) merged and supported with their economic production, the educational places founded by the Jesuits and that now-a-days are part of the Manzana de la Compania in the city of Cordoba.The Estancia of Alta Gracia was one of the most prosperous rural centers of the Cordoba`s field, its`main objective was to suport economically the Colegio Maximo, later transformed into the first University in the Argentine territory and it kept a current economical exchange with the other Jesuit Estancias.This rural center was formed by the Residence (actual Museum), the Church, The Obraje, where industrial activities took place, the Rancheria (dwelling of the black slaves), the Tajamar (dam of 80 meters long), the Flour Mills, the Fuelling Mill (building that houses a machine moved by water and composed by pieces of wood whose handles rotate over an axle to hit, degrease and give consistence to pieces of cloth), and other constructions of the XVII and XVIII centuries.In 1810, Santiago de Liniers who lived a few months in the house acquired the Estancia.In 1820, Jose Manuel Solares bought the Property from Liniers`family, being the last owner of the Estancia.As a Last Will, he decided the delimitation of the lands so as to form a village, today the city of Alta Gracia, remaining the residence in the center of the urban core to which gave birth.During a hundred years the Lozadas, heirs of Solares, were the owners of the Jesuitical constructiojns and nearby lands.In 1969, the National Government expropriated the residence from its`owners, turning it into a Museum, officially opened in 1977. Its`importance is fundamentally set in its`architectural value, which is preserved as it was originally. This House Museum has been recreated according to the way of life that the people from Cordoba and the hills had among the XVII, XVIII and XIX centuries. Objects of great significance, which evoke the everyday life and the ways of working in the old Estancia, compose its`heritage.Through representations, mock ups, graphics, photographs in the halls and epoque settings (black smithy, bedroom, kitchen, etc.) is tried that the visitor discovers who the social actors living and working in the house were: Jesuits, Blacks, Aborigines, Europeans and Creoles (denoting what is indigenous and national as opposed to what is foreign).On the 2nd of December of the year 2000 as a part of the Jesuit System of Cordoba, Alta Gracia, the other Estancias and the Manzana de la Compania: Church, Domestic Chapel, Priests Residence, National University Rectorate and Monserrat School, were declared World Heritage by UNESCO.In the museum, there are 15 halls to view and thankfully, I had a very good tour guide named Pammy Smith who really knows her museum history.She took her time and showed me everything that I need to see.I sure hope that You will come to visit this Jesuitico Museum on your next visit out to Alta Gracia, Cordoba Argentina!

Wonderfully preserved....time to add some clear descriptions in English in order to encourage more English speaking visitors.

We went to the Manzana in Córdoba, and the Estancias of Jesus Maria, Colonia Caroya, Santa Catalina, and Alta Gracia. On the plus side, this was the only one with a tour, which helped me but not my wife, as it was only in Spanish. We weren't as impressed with it because the Church was closed, and there was graffiti on the walls outside. There was construction or repairs going on which left open electrical wires coming out of the railing. There was also a large part of the mission that was closed when we were there, as they were filming something.

It is worth a visit to this place for an hour or so to see this estancia that was built in the 1600s by the Jesuits. The place is full of history and looks really good as well. I recommend paying a visit to this place, 15 peso entrance fee but it is worth it.

Muy lindo paseo, instructivo y fácil de recorrer. Enmarca la ciudad de Altagracia. El personal muy amable y atento todo.

El lugar es muy atrayente. Son construcciones de mas de 300 años, que puedes visitar y disfrutar, si esto te atrae. Revivir épocas pasadas de la colonia española, las misiones jesuítas, que permitirá entender y momentos importantes de nuestra historia. Lamentablemente no puede aprovechar las visitas guiadas, por el horario en que fui. Conviene programar para visitarla cuando se pueda participar de ellas. Tiene distintos horarios en verano y resto del año, averigüen previamente.

Es una introducción a la vida colonial y el trabajo de los jesuitas en la zona. Se puede llegar muy fácilmente bajando del autobús en la parada del Tajamar. De camino se encuentra la Oficina de Turismo. Cierra desde las 13 hasta las 15 hrs

Es muy interesante la visita. Te traslada en el tiempo y se puede apreciar cómo era la vida en esa época. La estancia está muy bien conservada. Lamentablemente nos perdimos la visita guiada.

Es una buena opcion para ver como se vivia en esos dias , se puede apreciar la arquitectura, usos y costumbres de la epoca

No tenemos muchos ejemplos de palacios coloniales, de la época jusuítica, éste debe ser de los mejor conservados...recordemos que han querido ser borrados de la historia de las colonias. Por ese motivo, y por el cuidado en su conservación, no tiene quejas

Desde la Iglesia de la entrada hasta el último rincon de la estancia imperdible.Todos sus ambientes intacto con muchisimos objetos y obras de arte. No se lo pierdan y si pueden haganlo con las guias del lugar. Dias Miercoles entrada gratuita.

Le cadre est reposant, les bâtiments bien entretenus,les explications sont intéressantes. Ce musé rend hommage à l'un des derniers vice-rois du Rio de la Plata, un français Jacques de Liniers. J'ai particulièrement aimé le système d'évacuation des toilettes !

es hermoso el estado de la Estancia y la casa del Virrey Liniers, es bueno el acompañamiento de guías pero necesitan mejorar otros idiomas ya que me acompañaron alemanes y no había forma de traducir. Vale la pena tomarse el tiempo para disfrutarlos