Five Interesting Facts about Rosario, Lionel Messi’s Hometown
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VIVA – The national team of Argentina won the 2022 World Cup after defeating France in a penalty shootout. When it comes to Argentina, it cannot be separated from Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi is considered as The Greatest of All Time or a GOAT football player who was born in Rosario, Argentina.
Rosario is the largest city in Argentina located in Santa Fe Province. The city, located about 300 miles from Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, is the third most populous city in the country.
In the city of Rosario, people can see classical architecture, such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture, which has been preserved for centuries in residences, as well as public buildings.
Of all the amazing things in Rosario, the city located on the west bank of the Paraná River is much better known as a home of Lionel Messi. So, here are five interesting facts about Rosario.
1. The Origin Construction of the Church of Senora del Rosario
Gereja Nuestra Senora
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In 1689, Luis Romero de Pineda, a colonial soldier, built a villa in Rosario, later gathering settlers and workers from Santa Fe to establish a rural district in the area.
The district, referred to as Los Arroyos, flourished in the region, until 1725 when the site of the villa built by Romero de Pineda changed its name to Rosario. Development continued in 1731 when the Church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario or 'Mother of the Rosary' Church was established and became the center of the town's early development.
2. Birthplace of the Argentine Flag
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Although it has been established since 1689, Rosario never raised the Argentine flag, until 1812. This was because Rosario supported the May Revolution of 1810.
The events that took place from May 18 to 25 took place in Buenos Aires, which was then the capital of the Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata. During these events, a local government, the Primera Junta (First Junta) was formed on May 25. This junta would eventually become the state of Argentina.
