Villa Urquiza, Residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Villa Urquiza is a residential neighborhood in the north of Buenos Aires located between Crisólogo Larralde, Galván, and Núñez streets and Roosevelt Avenue. The area blends homes with shops and services spread throughout its streets and blocks.
The neighborhood was founded in the late 1800s by Francisco Seeber, mayor of Buenos Aires, and was first called Villa de Las Catalinas. It received its current name in 1901 and grew into a settled residential district.
Public squares like Plaza Echeverría and Plaza Brigadier Gral José Matías Zapiola serve as gathering spots where neighbors meet and community events take place. These spaces shape daily life and create a social center for the neighborhood.
The B Line subway connects the neighborhood to downtown with multiple stations including Tronador, De los Incas, and Echeverría. Public transit makes it easy to move around and reach other parts of the city.
Club Pinocho, a sports club in the neighborhood, has become known for its success in futsal with numerous national and international championship titles. The club stands out as one of the most successful teams in this sport.
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