Buenas Aires, Argentina
Feb 2, 2024 9:50:34 GMT -5
Post by Huronna on Feb 2, 2024 9:50:34 GMT -5
San Isidro Cathedral is located in the city of San Isidro, in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is at 16200th Del Libertador Avenue, opposite Plaza Mitre or Plaza de San Isidro in San Isidro's historic quarter. Built on the site of a 1706 chapel opened by the city's founder, Captain Domingo de Acassuso, the cathedral was designed by French architects Dunant and Paquin, and inaugurated on July 14, 1898. Constructed in neogothic style, it stands 68 m (223 ft) tall. Its base is a Latin cross. Its walls are built from stone and bricks, and it has stained glass windows. The cathedral underwent a restoration project which was completed in 2007
Justo José de Urquiza
(1801-1870) was a politician, general and President of the Argentine Confederation from 1854 to 1860. After defeating Rosas in 1852, Urquiza immediately began the task of national organization as provisional director of the Argentine Confederation. In 1853, constituent assemblyadopted a constitution and Urquiza was inaugurated president in 1854. The opposition of Buenos Aires hindered his work of national organization and seceded from the Confederation. Open war broke out in 1859. Urquiza defeated an army led by Bartolomé Mitre in 1859, at the Battle of Cepeda, and Buenos Aires agreed to re-enter the Confederation.
The Delta . What we call the Tiger is just the tip of the fifth largest delta in the world, which spreads over 14,000 square kilometers in area and 320 kilometers in length. In addition to being the only delta that does not flow into the sea but into another river called Rio de la Plata.
The Sarmiento House is a National Historic Monument in the northern suburb of Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was the former residence from 1855 until his death in 1888 of Domingo Sarmiento, the 7th President of Argentina. It was declared a National Historic Monument in 1966 and is now a museum.
Tigre Hotel
The building of the once famous Tiger or Tiger Club Hotel was built in 1910 by French architect Paul Pater, and the forehead gives it to the Luján river. It was completed and opened in 1912. In that same year he was visited by Argentine and foreign prominent figures like the poet Ruben Dario who wrote his poem there called "ramblings", as well as President Julio Argentino Roca and the Infanta Isabella, who had traveled to Buenos Aires on the date that marked the centennial of the May Revolution. Renaissance style is Carrara marble stairs, Venetian mirrors and columns with bronze base and top plastered (mass of plaster and glue).
In 1979 it was declared a National Historic Landmark. It was restored and remodeled in 1990. For that reason, it is currently known as the Museum of Art Tigre.
For those who may not have been around when we were in Buenas Aires previously, here are the links to photos and discussions then.
animationlessons.proboards.com/thread/30287/4-iguazu-falls-sides
animationlessons.proboards.com/thread/30286/3-argentina-2-buenas-aires
Justo José de Urquiza
(1801-1870) was a politician, general and President of the Argentine Confederation from 1854 to 1860. After defeating Rosas in 1852, Urquiza immediately began the task of national organization as provisional director of the Argentine Confederation. In 1853, constituent assemblyadopted a constitution and Urquiza was inaugurated president in 1854. The opposition of Buenos Aires hindered his work of national organization and seceded from the Confederation. Open war broke out in 1859. Urquiza defeated an army led by Bartolomé Mitre in 1859, at the Battle of Cepeda, and Buenos Aires agreed to re-enter the Confederation.
The Delta . What we call the Tiger is just the tip of the fifth largest delta in the world, which spreads over 14,000 square kilometers in area and 320 kilometers in length. In addition to being the only delta that does not flow into the sea but into another river called Rio de la Plata.
The Sarmiento House is a National Historic Monument in the northern suburb of Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was the former residence from 1855 until his death in 1888 of Domingo Sarmiento, the 7th President of Argentina. It was declared a National Historic Monument in 1966 and is now a museum.
Tigre Hotel
The building of the once famous Tiger or Tiger Club Hotel was built in 1910 by French architect Paul Pater, and the forehead gives it to the Luján river. It was completed and opened in 1912. In that same year he was visited by Argentine and foreign prominent figures like the poet Ruben Dario who wrote his poem there called "ramblings", as well as President Julio Argentino Roca and the Infanta Isabella, who had traveled to Buenos Aires on the date that marked the centennial of the May Revolution. Renaissance style is Carrara marble stairs, Venetian mirrors and columns with bronze base and top plastered (mass of plaster and glue).
In 1979 it was declared a National Historic Landmark. It was restored and remodeled in 1990. For that reason, it is currently known as the Museum of Art Tigre.
For those who may not have been around when we were in Buenas Aires previously, here are the links to photos and discussions then.
animationlessons.proboards.com/thread/30287/4-iguazu-falls-sides
animationlessons.proboards.com/thread/30286/3-argentina-2-buenas-aires
