Places we went in Rosario

Rosario
Rosario is located in central-western Argentina, in the province of Santa Fe is the third most populous city in the country, as well as being the city's most populous non-capital of Argentina. It is located on the west bank of the Paraná River in the Paraná - Paraguay. On this river is nestled 140 ha port that handles both general and bulk cargoes. Based on vegetative growth, the estimated population of 1,028,658 in 2010.Along with several locations in the area forms the metropolitan area of ​​Greater Rosario is the third largest urban agglomeration in the country. The National Population Census established a population of 1,193,605 inhabitants for the "Department Rosario", which includes the city of Rosario and 23 other municipalities. Cosmopolitan city, is the center of a region of great economic importance, being in strategic geographical position in relation to Mercosur, and thanks to river traffic on the transport. About 80% of the country's production of cereals, oils and their derivatives is exported through the ports of Gran Rosario. It is the leading metropolis of one of the most productive agricultural areas of Argentina and shopping center services and a diversified industry. Generates the second urban PBG of Argentina after Buenos Aires. Focus educational, cultural, and sports, also has important museums and libraries, and its infrastructure includes architectural circuits, walks, boulevards and parks. Rosario is known as the Cradle of Bandera Argentina, being its most famous building the Monument to the Flag.

First, we visited the National Flag's Monument. It was absolutely incredible. It's something to admire, really. It has approximately 46 metres tall. Argentina is the only country in the world that has it's own flag's monument. And it's something we are proud of. It shape it's like a boat, having different sculptures in it. At the back there are like 50 steps, that led to the "Unknown Soldier Grave". It has the wow-factor. Here is a picture that has been taken by a classmate of ours. Have a look.
It was designed by architects Ángel Guido and Alejandro Bustillo, and the sculptors collaborated José Alfredo Bigatti and Fioravanti. Then Edward would add works of Peter Barnes and accessories Crest. Also, would recover Lola Mora's sculptures in the water mirror Oath Passage.
 It has a tower 70 meters high with a lookout at the top, a crypt in tribute to General Manuel Belgrano, a Patio Civic and the Propylaea. In the basement of the latter is the Hall of Honor of American Flags.

As we went on, we got to the exit of the Monument and we were next to the Cathedral. This sanctuary stands for Rosario's Virgin, and it has different type of painting in stained glasses and various statues. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Rosario's Episcopal.
The basilica is located in the oldest part of the city, in 789 Buenos Aires street, next to the Palace of the Lions, the municipal government headquarters in the city, in front of Plaza 25 de Mayo. Between the two buildings is the passage Oath.
 The first church was built on this site in 1731. An image of the Virgin of the Rosary was brought from Cadiz, Spain in 1773. On April 20, 1934 with the canonical erection of the Diocese of Montreal, was officially named Cathedral. And went to the Basilica October 7, 1966.
 The basilica dates from the late s. XIX. Its altar is from Italy and was made with Carrara marble.

The basilica dates from the last part of the 19th century; it was first projected in 1882 and its construction started in 1887. Its altar is of Italian origin, and it was made of Carrara marble. The motherchurch was officially named a cathedral at the canonical erection of the Diocese of Rosario, on 20 April 1934, and it became a basilica on 7 October 1966. 
Source of Information:Rosario ciudad  National Flag`s Monument     Nuestra señora del Rosario 

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