The Centro Cultural América in downtown Salta.

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Centro Cultural América

Salta


A former church built in French academia style between 1721 and 1732, in 1913 it became Salta’s most important social club until the government took it over in 1987. In 1994 it was declared a national landmark. It's now an administrative building focused on arts and culture and visitors are welcome to enjoy rotating art exhibits in the lobby.


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