I was really excited to go to Rosario… and it’s not quite what you may be thinking. I was excited because for once in my travels I was actually going to have someone pick me up from the bus terminal! I need to rewind a bit here…a few months ago, at my friend’s wedding in South Africa, I met up with a friend from primary school- Frank. He reminded me that he has family in Argentina and Uruguay and during the past months we planned a get together. So it was Frank’s uncle, aunt and cousin who came to pick me up!
Our first excursion was a walk to the flag monument and monument of the unknown soldier. Here you can take an elevator to the top of the monument for 360 degree views of the city. It’s impressive- the city is huge and the Parana River that runs alongside it is also a large tributary to Rio de La Plata that flows alongside Bueno Aires. We take a walk along the river and take in some of the popular neighbourhoods.
The next day we visit the city center and explore some of the old colonial style buildings- there are many of these and the detail in this architecture is exquisite. My favourite must be the stainless glass ceiling of the Club Espana. It extends across the top of the whole staircase and central area of the building.
In the afternoon we go for a drive and walk to another part of Rosario- the re-invented railyards and agricultural silos. It is the newest and trendiest part of Rosario with the most expensive apartments. We also check out the Rosario Victoria Bridge and sunset over the city from Costa Alta.
Between walking, driving and eating out in the city I enjoy the vibe- similar to Cordoba with the students in the city too. On my final night we also went out to eat at Rock&Feller – where I finally have a great Argentinian steak- medium! I have not had any luck with steaks, ordering them medium and getting them well done! One should note that most people in Argentina eat their steaks well done L
I am so grateful to the family for having looked after me so well, their fantastic hospitality and taking me to see so many great places in their home city!
4 replies on “Rosario”
That roof is amazing!!! Enjoy and be save!!!!
Bedziesz na pewno wspominac to miasto bardzo milo z powodu na rodzine. Architektura wspaniala i ten pomysl silo genialny. Ciekawe jak one sa wykorzystane?
Thank you Jo. It is nice to be able to see what you are experiencing. Thank you for making us part of this awesomeness.
Great family, so grateful to them for looking after you.
I love the glass ceiling and hotel build on old silos, great idea to utilize old structure and interested architecture