Stop 20 - Independence Park
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In 1900, the provincial government let the local government, guided by the major Luis Lamas, to expropriate the surrounded land to create a new park. The design was in charge of Carlos Thays, landscaper (also known for his work in the Jardín Botánico in Buenos Aires, among others).
In 1901, the municipality bought this land and draw the avenues and internal streets. There was also an excavation to create an artificial lake. This excavation was made by the prisoners from the near jail. With the soil obtained, they’ve created an artificial hill (named “La Montañita”).
History-Inspired Design
The Park is divided into four sections, each alluding to a different body of immigrants who helped give birth to the city:
The French Garden, a green area inspired by the aristocratic gardens of France.
The British Sector, which houses two establishments that were representative of the British community of Rosario in the early 20th century: the Newell’s Old Boys soccer stadium and the horse racing tracks.
The Spanish Sector with “El Rosedal” Square and its majolica fountain, a donation from the Spanish crown.
The Italian Sector, made up of a square with a statue of the Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Dancing Waters
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays since 7 p.m., with a central show up to 10 p.m.
Boat Rental
Opening hours for row and paddle boat rental:
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m..
Address: Av. Pellegrini and Oroño Blvd.
Schedule: Public walkway, 24 hours.
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Entertainment
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Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys
Newell’s Old Boys Stadium, “Marcelo A. Bielsa” dresses passion in Red and Black in the Independence Park.
Founded in 1903, the "Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys” was named after Isaac Newell, a remarkable English teacher and a passionate soccer fan. He was 16 when he arrived in Rosario, towards 1869, and after finishing his studies, together with his wife he opened the "Colegio Comercial Anglicano Argentino" (Argentine Anglican Business School), the first secular and multiracial school of Rosario. In 1884, Newell brought from England the first leather soccer ball and the first set of regulations, and it was in his school that the children began to alternate between studying and playing soccer. Due to its location in the heart of the Parque de la Independencia, the Club’s stadium is called “El Coloso del Parque” (The Park’s Colossus).
Address: Av. int. Morcillo 2000 Phone: +54 341 4254422 Website: www.newellsoldboys.com.ar/
Schedule: Guided Tours: check hours & reservations at visitasguiadas@newellsoldboys.com.ar. Minimum quota: 15 people. Canceled due to rain. Tickets: Club Members and Children (under-10s): 60 ARS. Non-members: 80 ARS.
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Independence Racecourse
It was inaugurated on 8 December 1901, with the celebration of the first equestrian meeting. More than 3 000 people assisted to this inauguration with the presence of outstanding personalities from the city at that time. People who managed the institution gave priority to the continuation of this activity reaching the most competitive level.
This place soon become a meeting point for celebrities such as President Julio A. Roca and tango singer Carlos Gardel.
Some sportive milestones couldn’t be defeated. This is the case of Ángel Oscar Barattucci, a jockey that on December 15, 1957 obtained the 8 careers that were included in the Official Program, converting him in a record throughout the world.
The Independence Racecourse was the initiator in our country of night races, thanks to the appropriate light installations for this purpose.
At the present, this Equestrian Villa hosts caretakers, bullfighters, jockeys, pawns, tamers, blacksmiths, veterinarians, take care of more than four hundred thoroughbred horses day after day. Its purpose is to consolidate and promote equestrian activity, and to make this Racecourse the most important in the interior of the country, while generating a new tourist center for everyone.
In addition to the growth of the equestrian activity, the incredible property placed in the heart of Parque Independencia is becoming a multisport scenario thanks to the construction of synthetic hockey and rugby fields within the central oval, in addition to one of jumps and horse riding.
The synthetic rugby field was the great star of the World Cup for children under 20, an event that took place in Rosario in June. With a total surface of 103,5 m long and 78 m wide, a field of 100 m long and 68 m wide, the new rugby court placed on the central oval homologated by the World Rugby Union, who manages rugby throughout the world.
Address: Av. Dante Alighieri S/N
Phone: 0341 431 4720
Email: secretariadecarreras@hipodromorosario.com.ar
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Rosedal
Its construction ended in 1915, and it featured different species of magnificent rose bushes. Includes pergolas, sculptures and in the southernmost part, the Spanish Fountain, donated by the Spanish community in 1925.
The historic transformation of the Rosedal took place in 2017, when started the plantation of more than 7 000 rose bushes from 37 different species.
Cultural
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Museo de Bellas Artes Juan B. Castagnino
This is the most important museum of the city and it’s considered as one of the most important cultural centers of the country, the second in importance in the nation. The building was a donation made by Mrs. Rosa Tiscornia de Castagnino to Rosario’s municipality in memory of her last son, Juan Bautista Castagnino, an important painter, art critic and collectionist from Rosario.
The palace was designed by the architects Larguía and Newton and it was inaugurated in 1937.
The Museum has three floors (underfloor is where works of art are kept), it has 35 rooms with different surfaces and heights and 700 linear meters for exhibitions.
The initial artistic legacy was acquired from private donations, besides the own patrimony from the former “Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes de Rosario” (inaugurated in 1920) and the subsequent acquisitions made by the municipality and the Museum Foundation. By 2013 it had more than 4000 works of art: European art, Argentinian art from 19th and 200th Centuries and also from local authors up to 1930.
Address: Avenida Pellegrini 2202 -2000 Rosario /Tel (+54 341) 4802542/3
Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Mondays: closed except Holidays.
Free entrance. Suggested contribution: $20.
The library situated by the Castagnino Museum could be visited from Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Closed on Monday).
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Museo Histórico Provincial de Rosario "Dr. Julio Marc"
Located at the center of the Independence Park. It holds a rich collection of archeology, Spanish American Art, coins and medals, Pre-Columbian textiles, civil and religious silverware and antique weapons in 38 rooms.
It also has a permanent exhibition with archives, newspaper archives and libraries with collections of historic newspapers and maps. Moreover, the Museum has a library and a General Archive that are priceless to those interested in local and national history.
The building was a design by Ángel Guido, engineer and architect, who also projected the National Flag Monument. Its administration unit is the Innovation and Culture Ministry from Santa Fe Province. Founded on July 8th, 1939, when Manuel Iriondo was the governor. It received the name of Dr. Julio Marc, in tribute to the founder and first Director of the Museum.
Address: Av. del Museo s/n, S2000 Rosario, Santa Fe
Schedule: From Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 3 p.m. To 7 p.m.
Phone: 0341 472-1457
Touristic
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Jardín Francés
In the intersection of Av. Morcillo y Bv. Oroño, gardeners from the Dirección Municipal de Parques y Paseos reorder flowers to form the calendar. This task takes place since 1946 approximately. By this time, it was made between 4 and 5 a.m., now this task is done after 0 a.m., every day. Formerly, they used the flag colors for National Holidays.
Built in 1942, during a park renovation. The most important place is the big rectangular fountain with an sculpture, one of the largest of the city, since it’s 80 meters long. It is surrounded by descending flower beds, curved fences to delimit the borders, stone-mason with seasonal flowers ending in a protected site with green fences where a marble circular fountain stands out. This place is known as Jardín de Invierno (Winter Garden).