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Rosario
Coat of arms of Rosario (Argentina)
Population: ~ 945.000
Time difference to London - Time zone GMT/UTC: -3 hours
Climate, weather: A relatively mild climate, Rosario’s average winter temperatures are between 41ºF - 61ºF(5ºC - 16ºC) and the average summer temperatures are 63ºF - 87ºF (17ºC - 31ºC). Average monthly rainfall is 3.25‘ (8.2cm).
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Rosario, Argentina is a city of about 1 million inhabitants along the edge of the Paraná River.
A mere four hours from Buenos Aires, it feels like a world apart. Or rather, if feels like you are in Argentina. Void of the 'international flavor' or the capitol city, Rosarino’s still take a siesta in the middle of the day and gather in parks and along the river front to enjoy maté.
Booming in the the last couple of years
In the last couple of years the city has been booming. jumpstarted by the World Conference on the Spanish Language which took place here in 2004, you can see evidence of growth in everything from the construction all over the city, the improvement of parks and development of more cultural spaces, to the vast selection of restaurants that are always packed with locals.
Places to Eat
Rosario is known for it’s vast array of restaurants. There is at least one bar (casual restaurant) on every corner, and you’ll never walk far to find a parilla or pasta house. Some favorites:
Pizza Rustica
Pizza Rustica is a favorite for two reasons. One, their pizza is amazing. Heaped with your choice of delicious toppings such as artichoke hearts, fresh basil, first quality salamis and Roquefort cheese, They truly have some of the best pizza in the city. Two, they have very generous, ready-to-go, individual portions for those occasions when you truly don’t’ have time to sit down to a typically relaxed and long Argentine dining experience.
Street address: San Juan 1486
La Pampa
Situated on a corner with windows all around, La Pampa is a beautiful dining experience inside and out. A comfortably sized dining room, very attentive waiters serve truly first-class food. It's highly recommend the veal in Roquefort sauce.
Corner of Mendoza and Moreno.
Avenida Pellegrini
This broad avenue of historic buildings could easily be compared to Restaurant Row in Chicago, and there is something for everyone. Several offerings for “Pizza Libre” where you can eat as much pizza as you like for about $7 arg. Keep ordering as long as you’re hungry, but don’t leave any on your plate or they charge you for the waste! Pellegrini probably also has the city’s largest selection of Parilla’s. A few great ones to try are El Establo where the portions are large, the meal is long and relaxing and best shared with friends.
Museo del Arte Contemporaneo
Located in what used to be an old grain silo, this museum is just as fun to visit outside as in.
The collection is small but interesting and always changing, and the connected bar is a great place to have a drink and visit with friends while looking out over the river.
Parque Independencia
Lakes, bridges, roses, and a water show daily, this park is justified in being a source of city pride.
Local horticulture students change the flowers daily to reflect the present date - and many couples take pictures here on their wedding day.
Rio Paraná
Running the length of the city, at one location or another it has about everything you could want.
Parks and restaurants along the shore, sandy beaches and places for swimming, kayaking, or parasailing, bout trips to the islands in the center which boast camping grounds and barbecue spots, and at the very tip the beautiful Victoria bridge that connects the provinces of Santa Fe and Entre Rios.
Boulevard Oroño
Broad and beautiful, with a walking path flanked by grass and benches for relaxing down the middle, it’s the most beautiful street in the city.
Over 60% of the buildings are under the auspices of “historic preservation” and it’s always an excellent place for a walk.
Week of the Flag
Rosario is known as the city of the flag, and it celebrates appropriately the death of General Belgrano, who first flew the flag over Rosario.
Several civic and cultural festivities culminate on the 20th of June with the central activity at the National Monument to the Flag.
Davis – Restaurant and Pub
It's situated along the Paraná River, at the end of Oroño Boulevard. It provides a unique view; you can see the islands, ships and much more.
It has a modern architecture, a great menu and a very comfortable ambient. We suggest going by night or on any Saturday morning. You can also enjoy of Happy Hour of wines, cocktails and appetizers from 6 to 9 pm.
It's a very good place to share with friends and discover more about Rosario’s citizens
'Saturday Night'
Where to go out in Rosario? You can start in any of the fancy pubs such as Groove, La Misión or Jimmy Wheelright, and then go to dance to a trendy disco like Moore, or a more rock ´n roll place for experiencing a live concert like Willie Dixon.
There are also two more places to watch concerts that take place every weekend that are El Sótano and García.
More information and interesting Web-Sites regarding Rosario:
City administration Rosario (Web site in Spanish only)
Secrezary of Tourism of Rosario - Gastronomy, museums, arts, photos (website in Spanish only)
How and what they are speaking/talking about in Rosario? Radio and TV stations from Rosario in Spanish live & online:
FMAZ 92.7
Radio station
Rosario
Type and programme style: comprehensive, classic músic
Quality of streaming: not so fine, player type: Windows Media Player.
Radiofonica
Radio station
Rosario
Type and programme style: comprehensive, classic músic
Quality of streaming: bad, player type: Windows Media Player.
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