Fun facts about Rosario
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Rosario is known as the 'Cradle of the Argentine Flag' because General Manuel Belgrano raised the Argentine flag there for the first time on February 27, 1812.
Rosario
Argentina
Rosario, officially the Autonomous City of Rosario, is a city in central Argentina, in the south of the province of Santa Fe. Located 300 km (186 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Paraná River, it is the country's third-most populous city after Buenos Aires and Córdoba.
From the “History” section
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The National Flag Memorial in Rosario was inaugurated on June 20, 1957, and features a 70-meter high tower that houses Manuel Belgrano's crypt.
Rosario
Argentina
Rosario, officially the Autonomous City of Rosario, is a city in central Argentina, in the south of the province of Santa Fe. Located 300 km (186 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Paraná River, it is the country's third-most populous city after Buenos Aires and Córdoba.
From the “Culture” section
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Rosario's Municipal Astronomical Complex includes a planetarium that is considered among the best in the world for its technical characteristics.
Rosario
Argentina
Rosario, officially the Autonomous City of Rosario, is a city in central Argentina, in the south of the province of Santa Fe. Located 300 km (186 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Paraná River, it is the country's third-most populous city after Buenos Aires and Córdoba.
From the “Culture” section
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The Municipal Bank of Rosario was founded in 1896 to support the financial needs of citizens and small businesses, and it is considered an 'ethical bank.'
Rosario
Argentina
Rosario, officially the Autonomous City of Rosario, is a city in central Argentina, in the south of the province of Santa Fe. Located 300 km (186 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Paraná River, it is the country's third-most populous city after Buenos Aires and Córdoba.
From the “Economy” section
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In 1969, Rosario experienced significant protests known as the 'Rosariazo' against the military dictatorship in Argentina.
Rosario
Argentina
Rosario, officially the Autonomous City of Rosario, is a city in central Argentina, in the south of the province of Santa Fe. Located 300 km (186 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Paraná River, it is the country's third-most populous city after Buenos Aires and Córdoba.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Falk2 · CC BY-SA 4.0