One of the largest cities in Argentina - Rosario - is second only to Buenos Aires and Cordoba, entering the top three largest cities in the country. It is located on the banks of one of the deep rivers of Latin America - Parana. This is the largest seaport, ocean vessels move from the Atlantic to Rosario up the wide channel of Parana.
The history of the formation of Rosario
The first mention of the settlement of Spanish colonists has been known since the 17th century. Until the middle of the XVIII century, it was a small village in which the inhabitants raised cattle and cultivated crops. The city is a kind of symbol of Argentine statehood. Rosario is also famous for the fact that in 1812 the first white-blue flag of Argentina flag soared here, marking its independence. He was raised by the legendary hero of the country, General M. Belgrano.
Since the end of the XIX century, everything has changed dramatically, legislation on emigrants has been simplified, and a flood of immigrants from almost all of Europe has poured here. A particularly large number of them were from Italy, Germany and northern Spain. The city began to develop rapidly. Already in 1926, its population was more than 407 thousand. A large flow of emigrants arrived in Argentina, including Rosario, was noted during World War II. Currently, 909 thousand people live in the city.
City development
The city of Rosario in Argentina plays a significant role. This is the breadwinner city, since it is it that is the center of the meat-cold industry, as well as the flour and leather industry. High-quality shoes are sewn here, and steel is also boiled and rolled. Rosario processes yerba mate, a traditional tonic drink that is an indispensable part of Latin American culture. In Argentina, the city of Rosario is a transportation center. There is a large railway junction and the main seaport. In terms of cargo turnover, it is the leading country.
Monument to Che Guevara
In Rosario, a great revolutionary was born, the legendary Cuban commandant, friend of Fidel Castro, the idol of millions - Ernesto Che Guevara. He lived in this city with his parents for a short time. But the residents of Rosario are very proud of him. With the money donated by them, a bronze monument was built, four meters high.
Rosario - the birthplace of football stars
Another subject of pride and adoration of citizens is the famous football players. These are the players of the world's leading clubs, famous coaches who led the national team to high victories. The most famous and revered of them is a football star, the forward of the national team and the Spanish “Barcelona” Lionel Messi.
Football is respected here. Thousands of city boys strive to be like their idols, are engaged in children's football sections. The names of many Argentinean clubs are known to all football fans in the world. The Argentina Rosario and Deportivo Paraguayo teams once excited the inhabitants of Argentina. Today, Newell's Old Boys and Rosario Central are two of the country's most famous teams.
In “Newell's” took place as a football player L. Messi, for this club played Maradona. For "Rosario Central" advocated M. Kempes and A. Di Maria. In addition, Rosario is considered the birthplace of other football players: Ever Banegi, Maxi Rodrigers, Christian Ansaldi, Esekiel Garay.