The city was founded at the Suquia riverside on 6th July, 1573 and was originally called Córdoba de la Nueva Andalucía by its founder- the Spanish noble Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera. This important city (the second one after Buenos Aires as regards its population), is quite modern and, at the same time, has preserved several buildings from the Colonial Age, built between the XVII and XVIII centuries. 
In 1614, The Jesuits founded the National University- the second one in Latin America, where many important political and culture figures studied. This caused that Córdoba were known as ''la docta'' (the erudite).
In the Cordoba streets and avenues live together the colonial architecture and the modern buildings. You can walk around the cozy pedestrian walkways and heavily attended commercial shop centres,  shoppings and seat in the several cafeterias.
In Córdoba the tourist can go around the pedestrian circuits that link San Martin square, the Cathedral, the historical Town Council, and the Light Block, with the Company of Jesus Church, the Trejo's House, The Monserrat National School and the Fray José Antonio de San Alberto Museum.
it also presents attractive green spaces, among which the Sarmiento's Park stands out. It was designed in the end of the last century by the French architect Carlos Thays.
the tourist offer grows with the coast of the Suquia river, the Cordoba Stadium, and the Feriar establishment where international expositions are carried out during the whole year. 
Córdoba displays an important night and cultural life, with several artistic and cultural spectacle rooms as well as all levels recreation centres.  
Besides, it is an important industrial centre where there is a strong activity development. The cattle breeding and agriculture, as well as the mining activity are fountains of great richness for this region.