Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires

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Manzana de las Luces in Buenos Aires is a historic colonial complex and cultural landmark known for its Jesuit-built tunnels, churches, and role as an early center of Argentine intellectual and political life.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural heritage site
historic complex
architecturalStyle Spanish colonial
colonial architecture
builtFor Jesuit missions
constructedBy Society of Jesus
country Argentina
hasAddress Perú 272, Buenos Aires
hasPart Jesuit tunnels
Patio de las Columnas
Patio de las Luces
Patio de las Misiones
Sala de Representantes
archaeological remains
churches
cloisters
colonial buildings
courtyards
cultural center
former Jesuit residence
museum spaces
old school buildings
underground passages
heritageDesignation National Historic Monument of Argentina
historic landmark of Buenos Aires
historicalRole early center of Argentine intellectual life
early center of Argentine political life
focus of Enlightenment ideas in Buenos Aires
site of independence-era debates
locatedIn Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires city center
Monserrat, Buenos Aires
historic center of Buenos Aires
notableFor Jesuit-built tunnels
colonial architecture
role in Argentine independence period
role in development of Argentine education
role in early Argentine political institutions
offers cultural events
exhibitions
guided tours
operator Government of Argentina
Ministry of Culture of Argentina
religiousAffiliation Jesuit
linked to: Society of Jesus
timePeriod 18th century
19th century
colonial era
touristAttractionType historic site
museum complex
usedAs cultural center
educational center
intellectual center
political meeting place
religious center
seat of colonial institutions
seat of early Argentine government bodies

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National Library of Argentina previousLocation Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires
Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires locatedIn Monserrat, Buenos Aires
linked to: Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires
equestrian statue of General Manuel Belgrano locatedIn Monserrat, Buenos Aires
linked to: Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires
Calle México, Buenos Aires locatedIn Montserrat, Buenos Aires
linked to: Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires