Liniers facts for kids
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Liniers
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Neighborhood of Buenos Aires
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Rivadavia Avenue
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Location of Liniers within Buenos Aires
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| Country | Argentina | |
| Autonomous City | Buenos Aires | |
| Comuna | C9 | |
| Important sites | José Amalfitani Stadium, San Cayetano Church | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 44,234 | |
| • Density | 8,190/km2 (21,220/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) | |
Liniers is a busy neighborhood, or barrio, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It sits right on the edge of the city. The main street, Rivadavia Avenue, runs through its center. Liniers is also a very important place for travel. It has a big train station and a bus hub. These connect the western parts of Gran Buenos Aires with the city's subway system, known as the Buenos Aires Metro.
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About Liniers
Liniers is a lively area known for its sports and religious sites. It is home to a famous football club and a church that attracts many visitors. The neighborhood is named after a historical figure who played a key role in Argentina's past.
History of Liniers
The neighborhood of Liniers grew up around its railway station. This station first opened in 1872. Over time, more people moved to the area, and it became the busy neighborhood we see today.
The area is named after Santiago de Liniers. He was a colonial administrator. This means he helped manage the area when it was under Spanish rule. Santiago de Liniers is famous for helping to stop the British invasions of the Río de la Plata. This happened a long time ago, before Argentina became an independent country.
Important Places in Liniers
Liniers has several important landmarks that draw people from all over.
José Amalfitani Stadium
The neighborhood is home to the Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield. This is a well-known football (soccer) club. Their stadium is called the José Amalfitani Stadium. It was built in Liniers in 1951. Many exciting football matches are played here.
Church of San Cayetano
Liniers is also where you will find the Church of San Cayetano. This church was made a special religious place, called a parish, in 1913. It was first built in 1900.
Every year on August 7, thousands of people visit the Church of San Cayetano. This day is a special feast day for Saint Cajetan. People come to pray for jobs or to thank the saint for their work. It is a very important day for many people in Argentina.
See also
In Spanish: Liniers (Buenos Aires) para niños
