Glew, Buenos Aires, city in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Glew is a town in the southern part of Buenos Aires province. It features quiet streets lined with old homes from different eras, mature trees providing shade, and small local shops. The landscape is flat and open, with farmland and pastures stretching beyond the town center.
The town began around 1865 when Juan Glew's land was sold for railway construction. The train's arrival brought new settlers and growth, and by 1975 Glew officially became a city with its own government. A historic two-story house still stands from 1888, marking the town's early development.
The name Glew comes from Juan Glew, a landowner from the 19th century whose property was sold to build the railway. The town keeps its traditions alive through local festivals and gatherings at Santa Ana church and the cultural center La Volanta, where residents and visitors connect with art and history.
Glew connects to Buenos Aires and La Plata via Route 210 and the railway line, making access straightforward. The town has flat streets that are easy to explore on foot, and locals are friendly and willing to help visitors find their way around.
Artist Raúl Soldi settled in the town and painted vibrant murals in Santa Ana church featuring scenes of village life, shaping the community's connection to art. The Soldi family later donated their home as a cultural center where his old carriage still stands in the garden today.
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