One of the largest cities in Argentina - Rosario - 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 full-flowing rivers of Latin America - the Parana. This is the largest seaport, ocean-going ships move from the Atlantic to Rosario up the wide channel of the 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 18th century, it was a small settlement in which the inhabitants bred cattle and grew crops. The city is a kind of symbol of the statehood of Argentina. Rosario is also famous for the fact that in 1812 the first blue-and-white flag of Argentina flew into the sky, marking its independence. It was raised by the legendary hero of the country, General M. Belgrano.
Since the end of the 19th century, everything has changed dramatically, the legislation on emigrants was simplified, and a stream of immigrants poured in from almost all of Europe. 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 immigrants to Argentina, including Rosario, was noted during the Second World War. Currently, 909 thousand people live in the city.
City Development
The city of Rosario in Argentina plays a significant role. This is the breadwinning city, since it is the center of the meat-packing industry, as well as flour and leather. High-quality shoes are sewn here, and steel is also boiled and rolled. In Rosario, yerba mate is processed, a traditional tonic drink that is an indispensable part of Latin American culture. In Argentina, the city of Rosario is a transport center. There is a major railway junction and the main seaport. In terms of cargo turnover, it is the leader in the country.
Monument to Che Guevara
The great revolutionary, legendary Cuban commander, friend of Fidel Castro, idol of millions - Ernesto Che Guevara was born in Rosario. He lived in this city with his parents for a short time. But the people of Rosario are very proud of him. With the money donated by them, a bronze monument was built, four meters high.
Rosario, home of football stars
Another source of pride and adoration for the townspeople are 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 the football star, forward of the national team and the Spanish "Barcelona" Lionel Messi.
Football is treated with respect here. Thousands of boys in the city strive to be like their idols, they are engaged in children's football clubs. The names of many Argentinean clubs are known to all football fans in the world. Once excited the inhabitants of Argentina, the team "Argentina Rosario" and "Deportivo Paraguayo". Today, Newell's Old Boys and Rosario Central are the two most famous teams in the country.
In Newells he took place as a football player L. Messi, Maradona played for this club. M. Kempes and A. Di Maria played for Rosario Central. In addition, Rosario is considered the birthplace of other footballers: Everu Banega, Maxi Rodriguers, Christian Ansaldi, Ezequiel Garay.
