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Belgrano, Buenos Aires

January 19, 2024

Belgrano is a northern and leafy barrio or neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Belgrano
Neighborhood of Buenos Aires
Clockwise from top: Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown, Barrancas de Belgrano, a typical residential street in Belgrano R and River Plate Stadium.
Emblem[1]
Location of Belgrano within Buenos Aires
CountryArgentina
Autonomous CityBuenos Aires
ComunaC13
Government
 • PresidentFlorencia Scavino (PRO-JxC)
Area
 • Total6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total138,942
 • Density20,000/km2 (53,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)

Location edit

The barrio of Palermo is to the southeast; Núñez is to the northwest; Coghlan, Villa Urquiza, Villa Ortúzar and Colegiales are to the southwest.

History edit

 
Washerwomen in Bajo Belgrano, painting by Prilidiano Pueyrredón, 1865

Belgrano was named after Manuel Belgrano, a politician and military leader who created the national flag of Argentina. In 1820, at Belgrano's death, Buenos Aires' legislature introduced a law to name the next town to be founded after him. This happened in 1855, when the Buenos Aires government, fearful that relatives of Juan Manuel de Rosas would dispute the governmental decision to expropriate Rosas' lands, laid down a new town on part of it and named it Belgrano. The town was declared a city shortly thereafter, due to its booming growth, and in 1880 it became the nation's capital for a few weeks, because of the dispute between the national government and Buenos Aires province for the status of the city of Buenos Aires. It was in Belgrano that the law declaring Buenos Aires as Argentina's federal capital was issued.

 
Alberti Sq.

In 1887, the federal district was enlarged by the annexation of the towns (partidos) of Belgrano and Flores.

Subsections edit

 
The front of Universidad de Belgrano

Belgrano is an upper-middle-class neighborhood that can be roughly divided into Belgrano R, Belgrano C, central Belgrano, and Lower Belgrano (Bajo Belgrano). The heart of the barrio pulses with life on its main thoroughfare, Avenida Cabildo, which runs Northwest to Southeast; the subway (subte) Line D follows its route.

Avenida Cabildo carries heavy automobile traffic, and features corner cafés, grocery stores, movie theaters, specialty shops, clothing boutiques, bookstores, and other retail venues. Thanks to its wide sidewalks, pedestrians are especially numerous on weekend afternoons as Porteños (residents of Buenos Aires) from various areas of the city come to shop.

Most of the neighborhood's densest housing is located in the vicinity of Cabildo. High-rise luxury apartment buildings are clustered on the leafy streets surrounding the Universidad de Belgrano, a private liberal-arts university.

 
Many older single-family homes have been replaced by high-rise residential structures in the denser sections of Belgrano.

West of Crámer avenue, "Belgrano R" is chiefly residential and lower-density in nature, characterized by calm streets lined with large, mature shade trees. Most buildings in this section are detached single-family homes that follow Anglo-Saxon architectural styles; some residences have sizable backyards with swimming pools. This section is favored by wealthy Argentines and expatriate businesspeople, and also by the embassies of Egypt, Japan, Republic of Korea, Tunisia, United Arab Emitates, among others. Some expensive private, bilingual schools are located in the area.

"Belgrano C" is also home to Buenos Aires's small Chinatown. The district is crowded with restaurants and specialty grocery stores catering to Asian-Argentines and to the general public.

Transportation edit

Other than Cabildo, avenues Libertador, Luis Maria Campos, Crámer, Ricardo Balbín (formerly known as del Tejar), and Figueroa Alcorta run parallel to the riverbank, while Federico Lacroze, Juramento, Monroe and Congreso run from the riverbank to the Southwest direction. Belgrano is served by the Buenos Aires metro line D, many bus lines (notably Colectivo 60), and two commuter rail lines. Approximately 1.5 km to the west of Belgrano lies Avenida General Paz, a major limited-access freeway that defines the city limits of Buenos Aires proper. Beyond this avenue lie the suburbs of Vicente Lopez, Florida and Olivos.

 
Highrise apartment buildings overlooking Barrancas de Belgrano

Notable attractions edit

The lush park Barrancas de Belgrano was designed by the famous French-Argentine landscape/park architect Carlos Thays, who designed many open spaces throughout Buenos Aires. Several blocks north of the Belgrano University, Barrancas de Belgrano spans several city blocks and is overlooked by highrise upper-middle class apartment buildings.

On Manuel Belgrano square, a local artisan fair is held regularly, and becomes especially vibrant on weekends. It features a small bust of Manuel Belgrano on its middle spot.

In the edge of the plaza lies the Inmaculada Concepción church, called "La Redonda" (the round one) by locals because of its circular plan. Many weddings are celebrated in this church in the afternoon hours. Two museums are also across Juramento and Cuba streets: Larreta and Sarmiento, respectively. Larreta museum focus on Spanish art. It is located on the former private residence of writer Enrique Larreta, designed by architect Ernesto Bunge on 1882. It features a well kept Andalusian garden. Historical Museum Sarmiento exhibits some objects belonging to former presidents Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and Nicolás Avellaneda. It is located in what used to be Belgrano townhall, where the national congress held its sessions while Belgrano was the capital of the Argentine republic. Nearby, going down to Lower Belgrano (Bajo Belgrano), appears the Barrancas de Belgrano, three squares along together, older Rio de la Plata River natural terraces. Two blocks away, in Lower Bergrano there is the Estadio de Excursionistas, the local football team. Although neighboring Nuñez is widely known as the home of River Plate, its landmark stadium River Plate Stadium—also home of the Argentina national football team—is located within the boundaries of Belgrano.

 
River Plate Stadium

Image gallery edit

 
Panorama view of Belgrano

References edit

  1. ^ "The emblems of the 48 barrios of Buenos Aires were presented" 2016-03-13 at the Wayback Machine (Spanish) by ámbito.com 2011-12-13 at the Wayback Machine August 29, 2011

External links edit

  •   Media related to Belgrano, Buenos Aires at Wikimedia Commons
  •   Buenos Aires/Outskirts travel guide from Wikivoyage

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translated from the existing Spanish Wikipedia article at es Belgrano Buenos Aires see its history for attribution You should also add the template Translated es Belgrano Buenos Aires to the talk page For more guidance see Wikipedia Translation Belgrano is a northern and leafy barrio or neighborhood of Buenos Aires Argentina BelgranoNeighborhood of Buenos AiresClockwise from top Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown Barrancas de Belgrano a typical residential street in Belgrano R and River Plate Stadium Emblem 1 Location of Belgrano within Buenos AiresCountryArgentinaAutonomous CityBuenos AiresComunaC13Government PresidentFlorencia Scavino PRO JxC Area Total6 8 km2 2 6 sq mi Population 2001 Total138 942 Density20 000 km2 53 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 3 ART Contents 1 Location 2 History 3 Subsections 4 Transportation 5 Notable attractions 6 Image gallery 7 References 8 External linksLocation editThe barrio of Palermo is to the southeast Nunez is to the northwest Coghlan Villa Urquiza Villa Ortuzar and Colegiales are to the southwest History edit nbsp Washerwomen in Bajo Belgrano painting by Prilidiano Pueyrredon 1865Belgrano was named after Manuel Belgrano a politician and military leader who created the national flag of Argentina In 1820 at Belgrano s death Buenos Aires legislature introduced a law to name the next town to be founded after him This happened in 1855 when the Buenos Aires government fearful that relatives of Juan Manuel de Rosas would dispute the governmental decision to expropriate Rosas lands laid down a new town on part of it and named it Belgrano The town was declared a city shortly thereafter due to its booming growth and in 1880 it became the nation s capital for a few weeks because of the dispute between the national government and Buenos Aires province for the status of the city of Buenos Aires It was in Belgrano that the law declaring Buenos Aires as Argentina s federal capital was issued nbsp Alberti Sq In 1887 the federal district was enlarged by the annexation of the towns partidos of Belgrano and Flores Subsections edit nbsp The front of Universidad de BelgranoBelgrano is an upper middle class neighborhood that can be roughly divided into Belgrano R Belgrano C central Belgrano and Lower Belgrano Bajo Belgrano The heart of the barrio pulses with life on its main thoroughfare Avenida Cabildo which runs Northwest to Southeast the subway subte Line D follows its route Avenida Cabildo carries heavy automobile traffic and features corner cafes grocery stores movie theaters specialty shops clothing boutiques bookstores and other retail venues Thanks to its wide sidewalks pedestrians are especially numerous on weekend afternoons as Portenos residents of Buenos Aires from various areas of the city come to shop Most of the neighborhood s densest housing is located in the vicinity of Cabildo High rise luxury apartment buildings are clustered on the leafy streets surrounding the Universidad de Belgrano a private liberal arts university nbsp Many older single family homes have been replaced by high rise residential structures in the denser sections of Belgrano West of Cramer avenue Belgrano R is chiefly residential and lower density in nature characterized by calm streets lined with large mature shade trees Most buildings in this section are detached single family homes that follow Anglo Saxon architectural styles some residences have sizable backyards with swimming pools This section is favored by wealthy Argentines and expatriate businesspeople and also by the embassies of Egypt Japan Republic of Korea Tunisia United Arab Emitates among others Some expensive private bilingual schools are located in the area Belgrano C is also home to Buenos Aires s small Chinatown The district is crowded with restaurants and specialty grocery stores catering to Asian Argentines and to the general public Transportation editOther than Cabildo avenues Libertador Luis Maria Campos Cramer Ricardo Balbin formerly known as del Tejar and Figueroa Alcorta run parallel to the riverbank while Federico Lacroze Juramento Monroe and Congreso run from the riverbank to the Southwest direction Belgrano is served by the Buenos Aires metro line D many bus lines notably Colectivo 60 and two commuter rail lines Approximately 1 5 km to the west of Belgrano lies Avenida General Paz a major limited access freeway that defines the city limits of Buenos Aires proper Beyond this avenue lie the suburbs of Vicente Lopez Florida and Olivos nbsp Highrise apartment buildings overlooking Barrancas de BelgranoNotable attractions editThe lush park Barrancas de Belgrano was designed by the famous French Argentine landscape park architect Carlos Thays who designed many open spaces throughout Buenos Aires Several blocks north of the Belgrano University Barrancas de Belgrano spans several city blocks and is overlooked by highrise upper middle class apartment buildings On Manuel Belgrano square a local artisan fair is held regularly and becomes especially vibrant on weekends It features a small bust of Manuel Belgrano on its middle spot In the edge of the plaza lies the Inmaculada Concepcion church called La Redonda the round one by locals because of its circular plan Many weddings are celebrated in this church in the afternoon hours Two museums are also across Juramento and Cuba streets Larreta and Sarmiento respectively Larreta museum focus on Spanish art It is located on the former private residence of writer Enrique Larreta designed by architect Ernesto Bunge on 1882 It features a well kept Andalusian garden Historical Museum Sarmiento exhibits some objects belonging to former presidents Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and Nicolas Avellaneda It is located in what used to be Belgrano townhall where the national congress held its sessions while Belgrano was the capital of the Argentine republic Nearby going down to Lower Belgrano Bajo Belgrano appears the Barrancas de Belgrano three squares along together older Rio de la Plata River natural terraces Two blocks away in Lower Bergrano there is the Estadio de Excursionistas the local football team Although neighboring Nunez is widely known as the home of River Plate its landmark stadium River Plate Stadium also home of the Argentina national football team is located within the boundaries of Belgrano nbsp River Plate StadiumImage gallery edit nbsp Panorama view of Belgrano nbsp Domingo Sarmiento Historical Museum nbsp Gazebo at Barrancas Park nbsp The Rogelio Yrurtia museum nbsp Larreta museum nbsp Entrance to Chinatown nbsp Inmaculada Concepcion parishReferences edit The emblems of the 48 barrios of Buenos Aires were presented Archived 2016 03 13 at the Wayback Machine Spanish by ambito com Archived 2011 12 13 at the Wayback Machine August 29 2011External links edit nbsp Argentina portal nbsp Media related to Belgrano Buenos Aires at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Buenos Aires Outskirts travel guide from Wikivoyage 34 33 45 S 58 27 30 W 34 56250 S 58 45833 W 34 56250 58 45833 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Belgrano Buenos Aires amp oldid 1184362207 Belgranodeutsch, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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