General Aspect in Mendoza City, Argentina

*The Ruins of St. Francis
They are the remnants -survivors of the 1861 earthquake – of the temple that once housed the image of the Virgen del Carmen de Cuyo. The church was built in the seventeenth century and belonged to the order of the Jesuits until their expulsion in 1767. Here the Flag of the Andes was blessed and pledged for the first time.

*The Paseo Alameda
The origin of its name lies on the fact that one day General San Martin decided to have a line of poplars trees planted in this boulevard. Recently remodelled, the margins of Canal Tajamar, offers pubs, bars with important cultural activity and its picturesque flower stalls.

*The Historical Museum General San Martín
It is located on the historic mansion on the Alameda that belonged to General San Martín. There are documents and objects which belonged to the General and his wife. In addition, there are weapons and uniforms of the Liberation Army, from the Desert Campaign, and from the Malvinas War. It is also important to notice the San Martín Public Library, established in 1822, and whose foundation was associated to the "Father of the Nation" -who donated 700 books- and the spirit of enlightenment that had had great influence.

The Microcenter

In the year 1863, the City is rebuilt, and the Plaza Independencia is designed as the downtown area, along with four other equally distant squares: Plaza España, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Chile and Plaza Italia. This area concentrates pretty much all the business of the city, it is delimitated by San Martín Avenue and Las Heras Avenue; these are the main commercial axes of our city.

*The Pasaje San Martín
Opened in 1926 was built by the decision of the Spanish viticulturist Miguel Escorihuela Gascon, with a splendid architecture and exceptional stained glass, brought from France.

*The Arts and Crafts Market
In this market located at 1133 San Martin Avenue there are leather items, loom pieces and pottery made by artisans in the province, to be seen or purchased.