The capital of Argentina is today one of the largest and most beautiful cities in South America. The name of the main city of the state can be translated from Spanish as "good winds". But this toponym has been used since the 17th century, the previous name was too long, now there are many unofficial serious and funny names that are carefully preserved in the history of Buenos Aires.
Second birth
One of the interesting stories is connected with the founding of the settlement: the first time it happened in 1536, the famous Spanish conquistador Pedro de Mendoza stood at the origins of the foundation. Unfortunately, five years later, local Indians attacked the village and burned it down.
Another Spanish conquistador and part-time explorer restored the settlement in the same place, only in 1580. The history of Buenos Aires began twice, with an interval of fifty years, but as part of the same state formation of Peru, which, in turn, belonged to the Spanish Empire.
Buenos Aires in the XIX – XX centuries
The history of Buenos Aires, summarized, is an alternation of peace and war. In 1806, the city underwent a British invasion that lasted for several months. In 1810, the national government of Argentina was formed, called the First Junta. In April 1852 Buenos Aires becomes the capital of the Argentine Confederation.
In 1852, an attempt was made to become a separate state (which was never adopted); the city is in this position until 1862. Until it returns the status of the main city of the Argentine Confederation, and since 1994 - the capital of the Argentine Republic. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the city became the center of attraction for a huge number of immigrants from different countries, including Russia, in which the Bolsheviks came to power. In connection with the sharply increased number of the population, there is a need to expand urban areas, various sectors of the economy are developing, based on local conditions.
Today the city, which has many beautiful names and definitions, is the largest economic, political and cultural center in South America. It is also attractive in terms of educational and event tourism, pleases with wide squares and avenues, buildings built in the so-called "Parisian style", historical monuments and sights. Most of them are located in the historic districts of the city - La Boca and San Telmo.
