Cabildo de la ciudad de Salta, Colonial government house in Salta, Argentina
The Cabildo is a two-story government building in Salta featuring white walls, arched galleries, and a distinctive tower topped with an iron weather vane. Inside it houses the Northern Historical Museum, displaying archaeological finds, religious artwork, and military objects from Argentina's independence period.
The building underwent major reconstruction in 1676 under Captain Diego Vélez de Alcocer and subsequently served as the city's administrative center for centuries. It represents Salta's evolution from colonial times through the early years of Argentine independence.
The name comes from the Spanish term for town council, reflecting its original role in local governance. Today visitors experience how the white-walled rooms and arched galleries still embody the character of colonial administration.
The museum is typically open Tuesday through Sunday with separate morning and evening sessions available for visitors. Plan to spend enough time to explore both floors and view the collections thoroughly.
The building stands as one of Argentina's best-preserved examples of colonial administrative architecture with numerous original features. A distinctive detail is the wrought-iron balcony extending from the building's side overlooking Caseros Street.
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