Campo de la Gloria
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Facts and practical information
The Battle of San Lorenzo was fought on 3 February 1813 in San Lorenzo, Argentina, then part of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata. The royalist troops, were composed of militiamen recruited in Montevideo under the command of militia captain Antonio Zabala that was defeated by the Regiment of Mounted Grenadiers, under the command of José de San Martín. This battle was the baptism by fire for this military unit, and for San Martín in the Spanish American wars of independence. ()
Day trips
Campo de la Gloria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: San Carlos Convent, San Lorenzo-Puerto General San Martín Port Complex, Puerto General San Martín.