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Municipal Museum of the Cultural Bureau

25 de Mayo 680
Tel. 0435-423169
Open Mondays through Fridays from 8 to 12 a.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m.;
Saturdays from 9 to 12 a.m. and from 4 to 9 p.m.; Sundays from 9 to 12 a.m.

Its eight halls contain an exhibition of sundry objects related to the historical life of the city. One of its most noteworthy pieces is an image of Our Lady of Mercy that is over 300 years old and is carved in cedar wood. It arrived in Nogoyá in 1808 from the Jesuitical Missions. Other exhibits include antique furniture, pianos, 19th century bedroom sets, a collection of fans from the early 20th century, lamps made of ceramic, bronze and cut crystal, mirrors with hand-made gilt frames, engraved silver fruit bowls, a 19th century clothing and hats.

Nogoya
This city lies on the banks of the Nogoyá river and is 111km distant from the provincial capital down national route No.12. An interesting site to visit is the basilica of Our Lady of Carmen that harbors a carved image of the virgin dating from 1782.

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