PLACES TO VISIT

THE SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH AND THE MUSEUM OF SACRED ART
This beautiful church is in the same area where the old one was in the XVII century:. The layout of the former is attributed to the first master builder that lived in Jujuy: Don Alonso de la Plaza. It suffered many reconstructions, but at the start of the XX century, it was decided to build a new church, which was started by the building of the tower, a tall slim structure of four bodies crowned by a statue of San Francisco holding a cross in his left arm.

Later on, in 1927, it was decided to tear down the old church and build a new building with a two stories facade ands an attic similar to those of the Franciscan facades in Tucumán, Salta and Catamarca.

Inside, the three naves, in the shape of a cross with a central octagonal cupola, make for a very light and spacious hall, copying many details typical of Venetian churches of the XVII century.

There is an outstanding pulpit carved in wood dating back to the middle of the XVIII century, following the typical designs of the School of Cuzco, in Peru, and two valuable images over the same altar: Christ on the cross and Christ tied to the pillar.

Belgrano at the corner of Lavalle.

THE FRANCISCAN CONVENT
According to ecclesiastic archives, the padre Fray Baltazar Navarro ordered the construction of the Convent in Jujuy, and to achieve that he ordered 12 friars to travel from San Lucas de Barrameda, in the year 1588, although only two of them participated in its building, which was raised in an abandoned area that was donated by Don Alonso de Tobar.

The same documents show that a thrifty chapel and a few cells with adobe walls and thatched roofs were raised, which, after their blessing, became the convent building, thus turning into the sixth convent of the Custody of Tucumán.

This convent was closed down at the beginning of 1607, but on January 16th, 1611 it was decided to reopen it. It is thought that the Convent of Jujuy was built around 1599 but had to be rebuilt in 1612: Its consolidation came about in 1680, thanks to the donations of neighbours.

Otero St, facing Plaza Belgrano.
Visiting Hours: Mondays through Fridays, between 09:00 AM and Noon and from 3:00 PM till 8:00 PM.

THE SANTA BARBARA CHAPEL
It is the only standing example of religious XVIII century architecture, which still exists in the city. Its construction is attributed to the initiative of Padre Antonio de Albarracín, who in 1777 was the parson of the Santa Bárbara Parish Church.

It is a colonial building of a single nave and thick adobe walls that sustain a wooden roof covered by tiles. Its facade holds a tower of three parts, with the characteristic ornamentation of the churches of the Humahuaca Gorge.

Surrounded by low buildings, the church itself leaves in the corner free space on the sides, which make up an atrium, where two tall pine trees make a frame around the façade. Inside there are paintings of the Cuzco School (Escuela Cuzqueña) dating back to the XVIII century.

At the corner of the Sts of Lamadrid and San Martín.

THE HOUSE WHERE LAVALLE WAS KILLED
Originally it was home to Doña Leocadia Zenavilla de Alvarado. In 1841 it was in use by Dr. Bedoya, the representative of General Juan Lavalle before the Jujuy Government. When the forces of Lavalle were defeated in Famaillá, he sought refuge in this house, where he was killed by a squad of soldiers of the Argentinean Confederation, which at that time was governed by Juan Manuel de Rosas.

The building is a distinctive postcolonial house, with rooms opening up on the three interior courtyards or patios through galleries. A half arch communicates the doorway with the first patio and another similar one, with the second. The first patio is surrounded on its sides by a gallery supported by square masonry pillars. The facade is severe. The windows of the two rooms that open onto the patio are accentuated by a simple straight cornice, which is joined to the window through a painted frame.

Calle Lavalle St Nr. 256.

LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER AND THE COURTS
These buildings, planned by the architect Lesta in 1965, have a modern architectural design. Massive, of great volume and an imposing tower strongly built with concrete, defining the so-called Two Power Plaza: ''Plaza de los Dos Poderes''. They are joined 1 through an esplanade and occupy the area surrounded by the streets of Independencia, Gorriti, Avenida 19 de Abril and Argañaraz.

THE HANDICRAFTS MARKET
Regional Jujuy articles.
Lavalle St Nr. 434.

THE EXODUS FROM JUJUY OBELISK
It stands in remembrance of the sacrifice of the people of Jujuy in the fight for the Independence from the Spanish Crown, when on July 28th, 1812, men, women and children, following General Manuel Belgrano, destroyed and abandoned the town to only leave scorched earth behind to the royal troops, which historically has been called the Exodus from Jujuy or the Éxodo Jujeño.
The obelisk can be found on the Plazoleta 23 de Agosto, in front of the old railway station.

THE MITRE THEATRE
The Teatro Mitre is a real architectural jewel inaugurated on June 23rd, 1901. It carries the name of General Bartolomé Mitre as a recognition of the support he gave the the Province of Jujuy when he was a National Senator.

The functional layout belongs to a traditional Italian style theatre. A deep scenario, minimum stage apron, a hose shoe hall with stalls and balconies. The columns that support each floor are square shafts in the Ionic style. Very expressive statues make their mark on the inside of the theatre.

All this, coupled with excellent acoustics are sure signs of the virtues of the hall, with nothing to envy any modern Argentinean theatre. It can receive up to 550 seated people.

It is to be found on the corner of Alvear and Lamadrid Sts.
Visiting Hours: Mondays through Fridays, between 09:00 AM and 1:00 PM and from 4:00 PM till 10:00 PM. Saturdays between 09:00 AM till noon.